Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms!

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March 27th 2008
Hi guys! Well, it's me again! Today, we went to see the cherry blossums. They are all coming out at this time of year, so I really have to tell you all about them. But before I do I must say about the swan ride that I had today．We went on one of those boats that is shaped like a swan and you have to pedal to get everywhere. Me and my brother went on one．　I don't think we co-operated very wel ... 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