Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
Out of the Seven Gods of Luck, it is only Ebisu who is wholly and entirely Japanese. Continue reading Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
Category: Japan
The Primal Force of Nature | When Volcanoes Awaken
Volcanoes are Nature’s architects. In the aftermath of its destructive force lays the potential for a new creation. Continue reading The Primal Force of Nature | When Volcanoes Awaken
A Brief Summary of The Flying Geese Paradigm | A Wartime Theory of Economic Development
The flying geese paradigm conceptualises the link between economic growth and industrialisation as being led by a ‘lead geese’. Continue reading A Brief Summary of The Flying Geese Paradigm | A Wartime Theory of Economic Development
The Gujarati Diaspora of Japan | A Returning to Uprooted Roots
As a city of business, Nagoya has all of the amenities of city life. Continue reading The Gujarati Diaspora of Japan | A Returning to Uprooted Roots
The Demi-Glazed Devils of Nagoya | When Gods Become Devils
Most foreigners who come to Japan congregate in the big cities. Who can blame them? Continue reading The Demi-Glazed Devils of Nagoya | When Gods Become Devils
The Lullaby of a Childhood | Japanese Tourism in Singapore’s Arab Street
It was during these stints doing part-time work at the shop that I encountered large numbers of Japanese tourists. Continue reading The Lullaby of a Childhood | Japanese Tourism in Singapore’s Arab Street
The Rise and Plateau of the Japanese Economy | A Brief Synopsis
The Japanese economy today is arguably healthier than it has been in over a decade. Continue reading The Rise and Plateau of the Japanese Economy | A Brief Synopsis
Bharani Nakshatra | The Vulva
The latent desire of the soul finds its first impulse via the father’s semen. Continue reading Bharani Nakshatra | The Vulva
Kinokuniya | The Business Journey Behind Books
The Kinokuniya flagship store is located on Orchard Road–Singapore’s iconic shopping district. I’ve always found the entrance to the bookstore rather modest and inconspicuous. The moment I walk in, however, I am always spellbound by the impressive 33,000 sq. ft. space that houses an extensive collection of more than 400,000 titles from all over the world. Continue reading Kinokuniya | The Business Journey Behind Books
Day 2 in Paris: reminiscing Japan and Jerusalem
The tourists are everywhere. They seem to exist in a separate space to the locals. Paris is somewhat reminiscent of Tokyo: with the too many travellers who have no idea what they’re doing or where they’re going. Like the Japanese, the Parisians are also not fond of speaking English. In Tokyo, it’s relatively easy to differentiate a local from a foreigner. In Paris, not so much. I’ve already lost track of the number of people who’ve tried to strike up a conversation with me only to receive a raised eyebrow and an awkward smile. Continue reading Day 2 in Paris: reminiscing Japan and Jerusalem
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