Outside of OVTA, in Makuhari

So now that things have finally calmed down

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September 2nd 2006
So much has happened since I left. I can now say with experience that I hate long flights. And I have also discovered the cure for jet lag. Now, my past few days, chronologically, from Monday when I left will be described. The flight was alright but my carry-on was really heavy in addition to the no liquids nonsense. The flight to Chicago was fine, but the plane was tiny and I wanted to str ... read more

Asia » Japan » Chiba

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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