Like the little stream Making its way Through the mossy crevices I, too, quietly Turn clear and transparent. – Ryōkan The other day I travelled out to the Takao region of western Tokyo. At this time of year – and because it was a long weekend – I knew it would be packed. So as soon as I got out of the station I started walking up the main road, across a freeway towards the mountains in the distance. I cut […]

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