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This month I wrote about 奇数 (kisū) and 偶数 (gūsū). Any idea what they mean? If this is the first place you’re encountering them, give it a think before you dive into the pod or newsletter. See if you can figure it out. I think you might be able to get 奇数 on your own.

I also wrote about 商店街 (shōtengai) over on my personal site. I’ve been trying to write about them for a few months now and seeing Craig Mod’s newsletter about overtourism and The Guardian’s article on the “cult of convenience” gave me a way in to the topic that I needed. Give it a read if you have the chance.