out and about in tokyo

Better late than never....haha...ha...ha...

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October 17th 2007
Sooooo...I know I have been here for over two months and haven't yet even looked at this site or even thought about uploading pics...but better late than never right? I guess I have my work cut out for me...adding two months worth of photos and entries about Japan (and Mexico if I have time...). I guess to start off, here's an abridged version of the last two and a half months... August 5-7: ... read more

Asia » Japan » Wakayama

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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