Out the Window

Shinkansen view of a river. Note the large embankment on each side.

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April 21st 2006
Written on Friday Hey! Lots to say. I'm trying to adapt to the lifestyle here, but it is a lot different and a lot harder than I expected. Trite, yeah, but damn - this is going take some time before I'm used to this. After a scant 4 hours of sleep, my sister kindly drove me to SFO and managed to get through the U.S. end of the passport deally without any real difficulty. You know that ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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

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