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As cities and relationships evolve, Japanese writer Tomoka Shibasaki feels the impact of time
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From a young age, Japanese writer Tomoka Shibasaki devoured books from literature to manga.
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TOKYO – Japanese author Tomoka Shibasaki observes a world in constant flux, where the passage of time leaves an indelible mark.
Old buildings are demolished and quickly replaced by nondescript skyscrapers. Streets shapeshift, losing their unique charm in the process. In life, friends drift apart, often without a clear reason other than the relentless march of time.
