Maureen Tai — Excerpt: Beyond the baseline, offerings vary. Sometimes, it depends on the deity.
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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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Whispers through Time
Sayan Sarkar — Excerpt: “Welcome to Eastland,” my wife spoke theatrically in a spooky voice.
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Shinkansen Diaries: Discovering Japan by Rail (Part 1 – Tokyo)
Michael Smith — Excerpt: In October 2009, myself and a colleague at the British school where I worked accompanied a small group of 15/16 year old students to Japan.
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On the Goddess Trail
Maureen Tai — Excerpt: Over the years, I find myself seeking out one particular visage among the unwanted gods. Perhaps it’s a female thing, Girl Power and all that.