above the clouds!

Busy bee

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June 14th 2009
I've realized that I only have a little over a month until my time in Japan is over...so I've been keeping insanely busy with extra-curriculars and not enough time packing. Don't worry, Mom, I'll make it work! What have I been doing?? Here's the rundown: I performed and competed in our local "talent"/karaoke contest that's held every year called Tottori Idol (a take off on the original Pop I ... 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