our apartment in Showacho, Osaka

Japan trip

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August 20th 2007
We arrived in Japan on the 21st August - it's so hot! We had a party at Michael and Jessica's where Celine met up with Aya now 2 and a half! We went on our first excursion in Nara on Tuesday for Scott's birthday. We've been training everyday - and the skin has dropped off Scott's feet, as per usual... ... read more

Asia » Japan » Osaka

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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