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The 5 o’clock bell, explained

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Alice

In my April 16 column in The Japan Times, I reveal the real rationale for the 5 o’clock bell. For the benefit of the uninitiated, I’m referring to a daily broadcast of music that is played on outdoor speakers in … Continue reading →

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