Well, well, well…. Japanese wells, actually

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Hokusai's woodblock print of Sarayashiki. The House of Broken Plates.

What is the significance of the humble well in Japanese imagery? I had not even realised that there was a significance until I was reading Peter Carey's Wrong About Japan. The book follows Peter Carey and his son on their trip to Japan. At the end of the book, the father and son watch a … Continue reading Well, well, well…. Japanese wells, actually

Japan and poignant story telling….

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I love reading books, and watching movies, and I particularly love reading books or watching movies that are insightful and provide commentary on what it is to be human. In my experience, I have found many Japanese story tellers to get the balance of joy and tragedy so right. I also find that they do … Continue reading Japan and poignant story telling….