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Let's go to Kyoto!

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September 5th 2008
Ahhh, the last day of orientation. It's both extremely nice as well as nerve-wracking at the same time, because that means it's almost time to move in with my host family!! Which I found out won't be until Sunday at 4:30. Ahaha, wow... now I just have to figure out what I'm going to do until then!! But ah well, it will give me some time to relax and make sure I have my bags all packed and read ... 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