breezy vista

Day 4 - Shikoku!

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December 31st 2006
Shikoku Haiku: Sunny and brisk. Peaceful, colorful, majestic surroundings More tea please I can communicate with simple words and gestures in even the most far off regions of the land. Friendly convenience store clerks assist me wherever I may roam. Clean air and happy folk occupy this corner of the island. let's play! Oh yes....10,9,8,7,6....1 - Happy New Year!! Kampai! ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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