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Nichinan, 2024.12.31

Standing on a flood protection levy next to a stream in southern Japan, we see two branches come together between the steep walls of the flood countermeasures. In the distance are some buildings, one of which has long out-door conveyor belts.

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In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnation without government permission.

Newsweek, Aug 20 2007