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slush puppy any one?

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February 25th 2015
Having had an epic amount of snow this season we have manage do arrive after a week of rain. Undeterred we set out for Iwatake resort for a days snowboarding. Thankfully we had a lovely sunny day and although the snow was a little slushy we had a lovely day. My legs were a little tired by the end but we held out for crepes and beer afterwards. Xx ... 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