Sports Day

The Perfect Storm

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September 16th 2006
The typhoon is coming! Estimated time arrival: Monday, September 18th. Be prepared for all public transport to stop, downpours and strong gusts. Apparently I won't be riding my new bike to Imabari on Monday? boo hoo. But at least we get to keep Sports Day as is for tomorrow, including the enkai to follow. Instead of having SCHOOL on a SUNDAY if it rains! Humina what? Yes, that's how they do it her ... 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