Residence Of The Prime Minister

International Man Of Mystery

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August 14th 2006
Konnichi wa! Believe it or not, this entry is to tell you about how I spent my last weekend in Japan. I have seen and done a lot of amazing things since getting here and I almost couldn’t imagine anything that would be as exciting as what I have experienced so far. But, much to my pleasure, this past weekend was one of the most amazing ever. Saturday morning I set out see some really crucial t ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more