Mt. Fuji...from far far away.

I've always wanted to....

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March 14th 2007
I feel that thus far in life, I've fulfilled most of my dreams. Not to say that I don't have a longggg list of things to still accomplish...but to date I feel pretty content. Living abroad has always been in the Top 5. Now that I am here in Japan I am realizing why it is that I craved this experience. There is something so educational about being uncomfortable. You can be the most laid back, open, ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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