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An Educational Experience…

It's been weeks of panic and anxiety after the crash of eikaiwa-giant Nova, the ekimae ryugyaku, my former employer. Like me, thousands of ex-Nova teachers are now scrambling for j...

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Fukuoka’s Foreigners – Who Are We?

100th Issue Special. A Historical Overview.

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Getting Up For Election!

I was happy to see the January election of comedian Sonomanma Higashi as the new governor of Miyazaki... by P. Sean Bramble

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Beppu Hatto Yukemuri Akari no Matsuri

Light is the theme of this early spring festival, as the hot spring city of Beppu is illuminated with all the colors of the spectrum.

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Good Cop, Bored Cop

One of the great advantages of life in Japan is the safety we come to take for granted... by Max

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Tenryo Hita Doll Festival

The Tenryo area of Hita - where culture and tradition survive in a historical setting. Welcome to the colorful world of hina dolls.

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Romance of the Lantern Festival

Lying on the old Buzen road, the streets of Yamaga retain much of their appearance from days gone by. This town, also famous for its onsen, is enveloped in a magical aura by the li...

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Night Riders

It's not that often I get angry; it takes a lot to push me over the edge... by Matt Benyon

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