Lighting the way...

School Stuff

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September 29th 2004
It’s a busy time to be a Japanese student or teacher. The late summer, early fall days are filled with activities. The elementary schools just had their sports festivals. They are kind of like a field day, but bigger and more of a production. It is also on the weekend so that parents can come and watch. The kids do dances, acrobatics, team sport games, and the regular field day events such ... 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