Mt Fuji, view from Sweet lovers Point

Surrounded by beauty (Izu)

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February 21st 2007
A birthday in Japan, fabulous. Turning 28, for me not so fabulous. Yes I know its not old but its pretty close to 30 and again 30 also not old at all. The problem for me turning 28 is not the number but the fact that Im still hovering around the world with no real direction. Amy(my house mate) knowing that I was not looking forward to my birthday made an exciting suggestion for us to head to I ... 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