Kocho-sensei

Enkai time!

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August 8th 2011
Now, we'd all been told that it is traditional for your town or village to throw you a welcome party, or Enkai, soon after you arrive at your new place. For some people I know they had their party on the first night, for others they are still waiting. I was lucky, my office was very thoughtful and gave me a few days to settle in first and they told me in advance it would be on Monday. Now, I& ... 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