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

    10 May 2026

    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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