Snowball Fight

Twelfth and Thirteenth Weeks - Nov. 18 - Dec. 1

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December 4th 2006
Twelfth and Thirteenth Weeks - Nov. 18 - Dec. 1 Nov. 19: Mama, her cousin, and I went to an Onsen close to our house. I love them; they make me really relaxed it’s nice. The best part about this Onsen was the three individual tubs that reminded me of old fashioned wash basins (they were cast iron). Nov. 22: I went to another elementary school and this time the 6th graders showed us their ... 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