The local park and playground

Place I call home, Asabata

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March 11th 2007
I have been here fron nearly 3 months so I decided it was time I went for a walk around the town, which is my home for 2007. I am living in Asabata which is North of Shizuoka, about 20 minutes drive. I love it here, you're out of the city and at the base of the mountains...its very peaceful. I have days when I totally forget that I am living in Japan...well until I see all the Japanese people o ... read more

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka

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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