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Turning Japanese

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May 17th 2009
I couldn't WAIT to get to Japan, this new part of the trip (ie new part of the world) would allow me to indulge in my favourite cuisines being sushi, Chinese and curries (when I get to India) - although I would prefer Malay curry, but beggers can't be chosers. Oh. Before I start, I must mention the Swine Flu. The Japs at the airport took things very seriously (a good thing too), and they handed ... read more

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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