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My First Week over!

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June 8th 2007
Hi everyone! Most likely I have contacted you all in some way by now, but its the end of my first week! I have been to Tokyo (4 nights), Nikko (1 night), Fuji (2 nights) Well, I'm pretty tired now to be honest- I've done something every day, and it normally involves a LOT of walking, and shows that not doing any exercise for a year really doesnt do wonders for your health. Tokyo was awesome ... read more

Asia » Japan » Mt Fuji

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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