some like it cold

Monkeys, Yummy Food, and a Surprise Party!

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September 19th 2008
Konnichiwa! I know, I know...it's been a while since I've written a new entry. Sorry everyone! It's hard to sit down at a computer and type when I have so many fun things to do here! 😉 Gives me lots to write about when I do, though. Without further delay, I bring you more tales from the Far East... Saturday (08/16/2008) Not much notable happened that day, so I wouldn't even bother to m ... 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