Cherry blossoms in Shimane - 島根の桜 April 11th 2009 The blog backlog is still on the backburner - in the meanwhile, here's some cherry blossom photos :-)
まだ書いていないブログが多いですが、当分この島根県で撮った桜の写真をご覧下さい。
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Asia » Japan » Shimane 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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