Stories about Literature in Japan
India dominates Man Asian book prize shortlistAgence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,579] An unprecedented seven authors compete for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize...
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India |
China |
Pakistan |
Japan |
Korea, S
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Winter Hospitality in Japan Part 1: In Search of Old Edovictor wong - mucuna [3,265] Spend the morning visiting museums or temples and shrines, enjoy a tofu set lunch and sweet afternoon tea, shop for traditional gifts and spend the evening in the mountain for elaborate dinner.
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Japan
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Possessed by the Ancient Spirit of Kyotovictor wong - mucuna [3,265] Spend an alternative day dressed in Kimono, encounter Tengu in Mount Kurama and seek revenge or pray for love at Kibune Shrine. When the day comes to the end, ask for fortune from the fox at Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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Japan
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Experience a Thousand Year of History at Ujivictor wong - mucuna [3,265] Reserve a whole day for a relaxed strode through the historical sites of Uji, the countryside of Kyoto, Japan. Immense yourself in the romance and drama of the Tales of Genji and be transported back to the aristocratic life of the Heian period.
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Japan
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River Gorge and good food at Sagano Arashiyama in Kyotovictor wong - mucuna [3,265] Spend a whole day, unhurried, experience the country charm of Sagano Arashiyama. Take in the sights, enjoy good temple food and watch yuzen masters at work.
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Japan
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The dogs of SanglaburiJohn McMahon - dictater2 [261] When a motor cycle plows into a dog on a dark road in the mountians of thailand I find myself cared for by a women I cant communicate with.
Destinations:
Malaysia |
United Arab Emirates |
Burma |
Mekong River |
Cambodia |
Laos |
Thailand |
Japan
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The Peace BellElizabeth Brown - cheshay [422] Margi Preus' The Peace Bell. "... a beautifully rendered tale".
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Japan
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Paoay ChurchNina C.B. - shygirlnina [17] Visit to the Paoay Church in Ilocos
Destinations:
Singapore |
Hong Kong |
Japan |
Philippines
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Film Review: Paradise RoadCeleste Heiter - cheiter [29,099] Film Review: Paradise Road by Celeste Heiter How silent is this place The brilliant sunshine filters through the trees The leaves are rustled by a gentle breeze A wild and open space By shrubs...
Destinations:
Malaysia |
Indonesia |
Singapore |
Japan
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The Unbearable Lightness of SilkKenneth Champeon - kchampeon [19,644] A review of an astonishingly beautiful novel partially set in Japan: Silk, what lesser critics call a "must-read".
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Japan
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