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HOW OUR TEAM OF WRITERS MADE THIS ISSUE
BELLY OF OSAKA
If there's anything Isabella can take home from Japan, it's anthing edible at Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi,
the prime shopping arcades of Osaka. "It is quite ironic that on these busy streets famed for their street
food, one would pass up buying snacks from one stall in hopes that the next one would be better. Thank
goodness for free samples!" she says. Read more of her Kansai journey on p62.JARS
OF CLAY
Contributor Esther's stay at
Amanjiwo included a deeper
insight into Borobudur
culture as the hotel is able to
arrange for tours around the
area. On this excursion,
Esther met with local potters
who work adjacent to paddy
field workers just outside the
potters' hut. Find out more in
Review of the Month (p30).