Cultural Exchange

ひらかたはうちですよ！！！

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April 19th 2006
I think one can say one has lived in a place for long enough when you know of better night spots to go to than locals in their own city... Yep, I think I am officially a Hirakata-ite! On saturday night we celebrated Jacqui (Aussie) 's birthday in true Japanese style with a jovial visit to my favourite Karaoke place (after some chuhai consumtion in the park - which is legal in Japan). It dawned on ... 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