The Temple

How Did I End Up (Almost) Naked At A Temple?

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February 22nd 2010
A year ago, I declined an invitation to attend a festival that despite the fact that this was no ordinary festival, I could not be convinced to leave my apartment to venture out into a cold winter’s night…wearing next to nothing. My friends that ended up going that night came home raving about it. They said it was one of the most bizarre experiences one could have in Japan. They downplayed t ... read more

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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