Manza Mo

Sun, surf and beeeesh!

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April 8th 2006
Well I made it to Okinawa and I'm just taking my time and enjoying the perfect weather. It's about 24 degrees here and sunny. I got checked-into my guesthouse here in Okinawa (Sora House), cool place and awesome owners as usual. After I dropped my bags off, I did a little walking tour of the shopping district, did a small load of laundry and then just chilled at the gueshouse chatting with the peo ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okinawa

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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