Field Report: Tōkyō (16 April 2013) – Part 2/2

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Where Diego sees a man walking his dog, admires a marble staircase, and says farewell to one of his favourite cities in the world.

Second part of two. Final field report of Japan 2013.

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Field Report: Tōkyō (16 April 2013) – Part 1/2

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Where Diego sees a man walking his dog, admires a marble staircase, and says farewell to one of his favourite cities in the world.

First part of two.

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Field Report: Sendai (15 April 2013) – Part 3/3

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Where Diego finds life in a cemetery, sees bright colours on a mausoleum, and is rendered speechless by a cow’s tongue.

Third part of three.

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Field Report: Tōkyō and Yokohama (14 April 2013) – Part 2/2

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Where Diego watches a tea ceremony, pokes around in an old house, and learns more than he really needs to know about the history of instant ramen.

Second part of two.

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Field Report: Tōkyō and Yokohama (14 April 2013) – Part 1/2

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Where Diego watches a tea ceremony, pokes around in an old house, and learns more than he really needs to know about the history of instant ramen.

First part of two.

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Field Report: Matsumoto (13 April 2013)

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Where Diego visits one of Japan’s most iconic castles, nibbles on French pastries, and enjoys a train ride with some of the best views a JR ticket can buy.

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