Top of the Peak

This place is a dream!

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May 18th 2005
Well thought that i would start this up to keep a track of what i have been up to here in my time in Japan. Living in Hokkaido has been a dream and even thought the snow has melted, is still one of the most beautiful places i have ever lived. Its not just the nature, but it all has such a spiritual sense to it, don't know how to describe it. The people are just so beautiful you want to wrap the ... 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