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A Day at the Movies

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July 11th 2007
First thing I did today was go visit the imperial palace. Well you're not allowed in the palace, so I took some photos of the garden. And there was a really badass looking samurai statue. After that I wandered around in Ginza, the neighboring district known for shopping and expensive brands. I came across a movie theatre, and decided I'd finally get around to seeing the latest Pirates of the Ca ... read more

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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