Rachel Carvosso is a poet, freelance writer, artist, curator, teacher and book arts enthusiast. She is currently co-organising the U.K. based 2010 Bath Japanese Festival in collaboration with Haiku Po
Nearly a year ago I moved to Fukushima for three months. Fukushima used to be
famous for its beaches, hot springs and nature. Now, if remembered at all, it is
most synonymous with
Sengoku is not a place you would find in any usual Tokyo guidebook. The
nondescript metro stop is crammed with commuters passing through to Sugamo. But
take exit A2, turn right, and walk