In 1994 Osaka, despite being a cosmopolitan hub of international business, offered no opportunity to celebrate European film culture. Fortunately,…

A few weeks ago, in one single day I got to experience the thrill of being pointed at and hearing,…

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Temple 8 of the pilgrimage is Hasedera, called the Flower Temple, a beautiful site in Nara Prefecture. My own trip…

The perennial cheapskate in me will always be happy to find a good deal on the drinks/good food combo. When…

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