Michael Smith — Excerpt: Being in the suburbs, we got to see regular Japanese life, rather than the tourist’s view.
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A Haven for Winged Wanderers: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Sabyasachi Roy — Excerpt: The sanctuary is basically an avian Airbnb for the pied kingfisher’s hover-and-dive show to the lazy float of spot-billed pelicans.
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Shinkansen Diaries: Discovering Japan by Rail (Part 2 – Hiroshima)
Michael Smith — Excerpt: In layout and style, Hiroshima Museum is no different to many other museums around the world; nevertheless, it was to leave a lasting impression on us all.
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Tanghulu Delight
Shikha S. Lamba — Excerpt: I walk to the stalls, already overwhelmed with customers, intoxicated by the sweet smell of narcissus, inviting me to do more than just glance.
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The Snide Sniper
Sadie Kaye — Excerpt: I know I’m not a bad parent because it’s 4.03 am and I’m whispering The Pied Piper to my daughter so as not to wake up anyone else.