JPN09-04

JPN9

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March 19th 2009
There are three main languages on the streets of Tokyo: Japanese, Jinglish and Frepanese. This is a good example of Frepanese: it sounds french for the japanese and quite absurd for the french. w. PS: If you're already receiving too much spam, please feel free to unsubscribe. ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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