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Days 5 and 6!

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January 2nd 2007
I decided to mush two days into one in order to maximize enjoyment potential. Here is some more Shikoku beauty combined with Shinto Shrine power. We couldn't let a few rain drops slow us down! There is a custom to draw your fortune on Oshougatsu (New Years.) I pulled mine, and after some hearty laughter from Chi and Shige, I discovered I pulled the bad luck! However, it is very rare that a per ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okayama

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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