Kids' play is what what I had in mind when I first learned about a children's railway in the suburbs of Khabarovsk where all operational tasks, from engineer to conductor to signaler, were performed by young boys and girls.
Globe
'Children's railway' a training ground for future rail personnel
The “Children’s Railway” where youngsters perform all operations. Stopping here is the three-car "Khabarovsk". (Photo: Yoshinori Toyomane)
Feature
As the world has become globalized, the concept of citizenship is no longer fixed in stone. In some instances, children with parents of different nationalities are faced with the dilemma of having to choose only one for themselves. Refugees forced to flee from domestic or international conflicts may pledge allegiance to the country that grants them asylum. Some people will even spend small fortunes to acquire a new nationality. This series looks into what citizenship means for these people.
People
AKIRA ISOGAWA: Using Asian aesthetics, designer becomes Australian ...
October 10, 2014SYDNEY--Despite a hectic schedule that he juggles on his own, fashion designer Akira Isogawa took time out recently to enjoy a bowl of pho (noodle soup) at a Vietnamese restaurant in western Sydney with a reporter.
Economy
Eurasia: As China’s rise reshapes continent, Japan has a...
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Backstage
GAMARJOBAT: Japanese pantomime duo spreads laughter around the...
December 06, 2013Editor’s Note: Gamarjobat, a wordless comedy double-act who perform around the world, will now appear in The Asahi Shimbun as our “silent supporters.” Their comedy videos, inspired by GLOBE feature stories, will be...