Susanna Jones
Articles by Susanna Jones
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Asia
Humbled by nature, humble by culture
- 24 March 2011
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The scale of the 11 March Japanese earthquake and tsunami is a profound reminder of just how small we human beings are. But it also carries a message of hope about Japan’s long struggle with the natural world.
Books
Culture shock
- 10 January 2005
Wrong About Japan Peter Carey Faber & Faber, 124pp, £12.99 ISBN 0571224075
Books
The setting sun
- 14 April 2003
Madame Sadayakko: the geisha who seduced the west Lesley Downer Headline, 352pp, £20 ISBN 0755310306
Culture
Bright lanterns
- 24 February 2003
Art - Susanna Jones enjoys an illuminating insight into Japanese history
Culture
Oriental Lolitas
- 03 February 2003
While paedophilia causes growing hysteria in the west, the Japanese, even in public, read comic books featuring schoolgirls in pornographic poses. Does it make any difference that it's just ink and paper?
