Ikebukuro

Days 31-39: October 17-25

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October 25th 2009
Days 31-39: October 17-25, 2009 On the 17th, I got money (it turns out I was just trying to get out too much…), and then I went grocery shopping; nothing exciting. On the 18th, I tried to rest because this cold sucks!!! On the 19th, I went to school thanks to Dayquil, and afterwards Fox went with me to Warabi. I saw this cute purse and phone charm last time I went there, and I went to tr ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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