Kim and James

Former Navy Underground Headquarters

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May 31st 2010
Former Navy Underground Headquarters It was a little rainy today so the Memorial Day picnic I planned on attending was canceled. After thinking about what opportunities were available on Okinawa in which I could remember the ultimate sacrifice paid for by members in the US military, it seemed appropriate to go to one of the battle sites. James, Aaron, and I drove down to the Former ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okinawa

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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