Asia
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Osaka
The first change we noticed was the escalators. We’d become regimented in Tokyo, magnetically drawn to the left-hand side so hurried commuters could pass on the right. It was an unwritten rule, reducing congestion and encouraging social harmony, and we’d… Continue reading
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Mount Fuji
Snow drifted from a forlorn sky as our train pulled away from Shinjuku. Despite being crammed with bodies, the carriage was a vessel of serenity after the clamour and confusion of the station. A polite hush reigned, eyes withdrawing to… Continue reading
