Hiking -- Inaka view

The Season of Colors

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November 16th 2009
November marks three months since my arrival in Japan. At the same time, splendid colored leaves mark the gradual change of seasons. I'm aware that my mood also transforms with the change of nature, from excitement of summer to contentment of fall. Almost everyday when I leave school my heart would smile knowing that I'm earning a full-time salary and I'm nowhere near the rat race of our societ ... 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