Sayonara Party!

Hona Sayonara...

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September 8th 2006
Hey Everyone, Well, as you all know I'll be home in a week. I'm getting really excited but the past few days have been soooo hard. I had to say "Good Bye" to all the other Ariels on Thursday and working with a bunch of strangers has been tough too. I was really excited to extend my contract but it hasn't been as much fun as I imagined. Watching everyone else leave made me wish I was leaving w ... 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