Second Leg of the Walk to Campus

Orientation

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August 25th 2004
I’m an American; I’m not used to walking quite this much. It takes approximately 20 minutes, perhaps longer, to reach the Kansai Gaidai campus from the dormitories. I have to go and come with others, because I have no sense of direction and haven’t learned the way yet. I got lost twice yesterday while trying to find my way back. Fortunately, Japan is very safe, so I’m not terribly worried ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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