Shinjuku Park

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February 9th 2006
Shinjuku, Nakano Sakaue & Sakura House So my previous installments have touched on my living arrangement and the local area, however now being several weeks into my stay in Tokyo, I thought I would provide more insight about what it’s like living in Nakano Sakaue Sakura House. Shinjuku The first advantage, as I’ve mentioned previously, is the wonderful proximity we have to Sh ... 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