Matsumoto Castle

All Over The Place

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March 18th 2007
Every month, every week, every day, every hour. It's never the same. Sometimes I long to be back in Canada. Other days I am just so excited for the next festival or weekend trip. Then there are the days when I just want to sit at home and enjoy my lack of work-related stress. Of course, it's to be expected that a year working in a completely different country and culture will draw varying tho ... read more

Asia » Japan » Nagano

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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