Paper cranes at Peace Memorial, Hiroshima

MooshiMooshi Part 4

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October 1st 2007
My first month of school is behind me, and I really like teaching so far. The 9th grade girls in particular have taken a shine to me, making me an honorary member of their cool clique. A few of them are really good artists and one girl drew a picture of me in her notebook! I drew her a picture of an owl in return, and the next day I found myself surrounded by a group of eager girls with noteboo ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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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