Fuji-San

Mount Fuji and Kyoto

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July 30th 2006
Hey Everyone, So, life here has been pretty busy lately. Kelsey left on Monday for Thailand and my Mom and Dad get here in 2 days. I'm getting really excited to have everyone here. Well, Kelsey and I had a great time together. As you know from my last blog we did some pretty cool things, from Climbing Mount Fuji (or as the Japanese call it Fuji-san) to spending the weekend in Kyoto. We reall ... 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