Even Australia Didn't Have This Sign

First City Destroyed

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September 11th 2012
Geo: 34.39, 132.44Our short break to avoid the heat, humidity, and crowds of Japan in August is over and it's time to stuff the backpacks again (why does it seem like they're getting heavier?). One of DH's best friends, Deb P, is convinced that the only country in Asia is Japan, which is either a testament to her ability to sleep through virtually all history and geography classes du ... 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