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Land of the Rising Cloud

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October 21st 2004
I think that \"Land of the Rising Cloud\" is more suitable than \"Land of the Rising Sun,\" considering the sheer amount of rain and the large number of typhoons inflicting their wet and windy rage upon this country. I have made a few observations about Japan that I think are somewhat amusing. 1) Japan is one giant cartoon. (Disclaimer to the easily offended: That is a joke.) But really -- ... 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