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    Shinkansen Diaries: Discovering Japan by Rail (Part 2 – Hiroshima)

    12 April 2026

    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

    1 March 2026

    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)

    1 March 2026

    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

    22 February 2026

    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.

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    Drawing Back the Curtain: Russia 1991 & Eastern Europe 1992 (Part 5 – Vienna, Austria)

    11 January 2026

    Michael Smith — Excerpt: There is a Chinese saying (some would say a curse): “May you live in interesting times.”

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