The frozen chair

Niseko

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March 25th 2006
Here are some photos of us doing our thing in Japan. The winter season is still going......and now that Chris' knee has recovered we are back in full swing. We are safe and in good hands as Mt Yotei (the local volcano) watches over us. Our time has been evenly split between work, snowboarding, dinner with our new found friends and the Onsen's (outdoor natural hot springs). Life is Good! ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hokkaido

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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