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  • Culture - Photo Essay - Travelogue - Weekly Features

    “Shinkansen Diaries: Discovering Japan by Rail (Part 4 – Kyoto)” by Michael Smith

    5 July 2026

    Considered to be the cultural capital of Japan, Kyoto is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, some of which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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    “Trial by Trial” by Michael Smith

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    “The court is now in session. So, let me get this right; you killed a dra…” “Smote, your lordship.”

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    Shinkansen Diaries: Discovering Japan by Rail (Part 3 – Oita)

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    Michael Smith — Excerpt: Being in the suburbs, we got to see regular Japanese life, rather than the tourist’s view.

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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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    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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