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Udatsu-no-Machinami – The Old Townscape of Wakimachi in Tokushima

November 19, 2020 Mícheál O’Luain

Udatsu-no-Machinami (or Udatsu Old Street) is a historic streetscape in the old town of Wakimachi now located in Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture. Around 430 meters long, this preserved street is lined with 85 traditional buildings which date from the middle of the Edo era in the … [Read more...] about Udatsu-no-Machinami – The Old Townscape of Wakimachi in Tokushima

Japan, Tokushima, Travel

A Trip to Tokushima

November 18, 2020 Mícheál O’Luain

Last week we took a short three-day trip to Tokushima, a prefecture on the east side of the island of Shikoku. Driving down from Kobe, if you have a car, it's fairly straightforward. You take the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge over the sea to Awaji Island, and then drive the length of … [Read more...] about A Trip to Tokushima

Japan, Tokushima, Travel

Jazz in Kobe with Joshua Breakstone & Phillip Strange

September 23, 2020 Mícheál O’Luain

Here's the good word from jazz guitarist Joshua Breakstone on an upcoming series of shows with pianist Philip Strange: "On October 9 I’ll be starting a 3 concert jazz series with pianist Phillip Strange in Kobe (Sannomiya) at 100ban Hall (the 2nd and 3rd concerts take … [Read more...] about Jazz in Kobe with Joshua Breakstone & Phillip Strange

Entertainment, Kobe

JAT Online Project 2020: Literary Translation Talk with Louise Heal Kawai

September 12, 2020 Mícheál O’Luain

Online PROJECT 2020 is an online conference organized by JAT (Japan Association of Translators) with 8 sessions covering the fields of literature, entertainment, law, patents, pharmaceuticals, and tools. I just attended the 1st session which was an hour-long talk by literary … [Read more...] about JAT Online Project 2020: Literary Translation Talk with Louise Heal Kawai

Books, Translation

Horse & Buggy Ride, Dublin

September 10, 2020 Mícheál O’Luain

Should you ever be in Dublin and feeling thoroughly stressed out by the things life throws at you, may I suggest a horse and buggy ride around the Georgian district. You can board a buggy in Merrion Square and the driver will take you on a tour (the length of your choosing) … [Read more...] about Horse & Buggy Ride, Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

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