Shimoda

Up to and including Golden Week

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May 7th 2008
So I realize I've been awful at updating this blog, I have no excuses! Life has been good and hectic. I began teaching several weeks ago and have encountered all the joys and horrifics of teaching english. Some of my students have been amazing and a lot of fun to teach. Some are so shy speaking is difficult. My kids classes are full of the cutest kids ever. Except for one class; it is full o ... read more

Asia » Japan » Chiba

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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