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    It is a desolate place where human sightings are rare, apart from visiting kitty enthusiasts. by: soniamao Views[254] Even houses are kitty shaped. . . by: soniamao Views[219] Cats are seen as good luck, and revered. Here is a kitty shrine on someone's porch. by: soniamao Views[246] Tashirojima, 'Cat Island', is a small island where cats outnumber people. by: soniamao Views[259]
     

    The Warmest Welcome

    Monday, 20 Apr 2015 | Views [210] | Scholarship Entry

    I was in Hirosaki, situated in the northern prefecture of Aomori in Japan, to catch the cherry blossom season at the famous Hirosaki castle. Here is where I met my treasure: the warmest, most welcoming local family whose home I had booked through airbnb ... Read more >

    Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - Cat Island

    Saturday, 22 Nov 2014 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I've always dreamt of being a travel photographer. I'm a business student graduating from uni in 2 weeks, and though I'm expected to traipse into corporate employment, there's nothing I want more than to eschew the suit and become a nomad. I tried it ... Read more >
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    Tags: 2014 travel photography scholarship

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