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jon couldn't figure out what was going on.. in fact, neither could i
Happy New Year!
January 4th 2007 **WARNING**: This blog entry is LONG. If you are somebody who is easily distracted (notably mum and her 2 sisters), then simply look at the pictures at the end of this portion of text.
a further warning: apart from the beginning, the photos aren't in any real chronological order. apologies.
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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 COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
