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My New Home!

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February 3rd 2008
WOW, things have been completely crazy this past week!! but now i finally have a chance to write a little bit about what i've been getting into. well i've done so much this week i really don't know where to start! but i guess i'll start by saying that i'm having the time of my life! never did i think i would be here doing the things that i'm doing and experiencing the things that i've experienced ... read more

Asia » Japan » Osaka » Hirakata

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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