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Living in a bubble

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December 18th 2011
This weekend I finally got round to bubble wrapping my house. Most of the big windows are now covered and I hope it adds a bit more insulation to my living room and bedroom. It will also give me something to do during the long winter evenings - when I get bored of Japanese TV I can pop my windows to my hearts content. I had a nice surprise Saturday afternoon. I'd just settled down to lunch ... 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