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Old-school school life
While cleaning up our lab for moving, we came across some black and white photos depicting rebellious japanese youth enjoying life. Here is what university life in Tokyo looked like 25 years ago.
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10 days in Thailand (Part II)
Part I of travelling in Thailand (about Bangkok and Ayutthaya) is here. Elephants are must-see in Thailand, aren’t they? Thai people adore elephants, so they put everywhere statues or drawings of elephants, called Chang in the local language (like the popular Chang beer). But how can one spend time with elephants responsibly? I chose to…
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10 days in Thailand (Part I)
If you are a casual traveller who has explored the US or Europe and now is looking to expand their horizons in Asia, then Thailand is the obvious choice. Located in the middle of Southeast Asia, it can be either a standalone destination or the start of a multi-country trip. I’ll be honest. My expectation…
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A wedding
A Japanese shinto wedding at Yushima shrine in Tokyo
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Rock live
Live performance at club aim (Ebisu, Tokyo)
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Searching for the Truth; Philosophy in Islam
If one could roam around 9th century Baghdad, one could hear a phrase that would bring a headache to many present-day devoted Muslims. “The ink of a scholar is more important than the blood of a martyr”. How come those words derived from the collective memory of the prophet’s teachings fell out of prominence in…
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