Fireworks

April 15th, we had a hanami party at the castle. It was so cold this year, that my friends and I were the only people actually sitting. Others just walked quickly by...

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Third times a charm for Sakura bliss

April 26th 2006
The sakura (cherry blossoms) have finally bloomed in Miyagi and with them, have come the sour knowledge that this is my 3rd and final sakura season. No more drinking beer on tarps under the trees and pretending I'm not freezing (because I can't wear my shoes on the freakin’ tarp...) Sakura season is beautiful here in Japan, and although my sarcasm may lead you to suspect the cold nights outw ... read more

Asia » Japan » Miyagi » Wakuya

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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