biking the ocean route

catching the sun

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October 29th 2006
This week was spent trying to get in as much sun time as possible before the cold weather hits, as all of my coworkers have been warning will happen soon. Until then I am enjoying the 70 degrees and sunny weather everyday. This week was pretty crazy, from Japanese lessons to my first class of 65 first grade students to my first traditional tea ceremony. The class with 65 first graders didn't accom ... read more

Asia » Japan » Ehime » Matsuyama

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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