Ophelia VangNo Buses: Japanese Anti-Fashion Indie HeroesNamed after the Arctic Monkey’s song, No Buses overtook my playlists and never let go with “Pretty Old Man” back when it released in…May 31, 2021May 31, 2021
Ophelia VangThe Chinese Shock Artist That Inspired Baby-Eating Rumors: Zhu YuChina is self-contained. While VPNs have bred accessibility to the internet from within the country, the culture is still largely…May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Ophelia VanginData DegradationFlash Fiction: OctopusMy companion had grown weak in the journey of darkness. Captive in boxes that were unpleasant at best to try and grab or slink across, we’d…Apr 30, 20211Apr 30, 20211
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Ophelia VangThe Least Accessible Tourist Attraction in Beijing: Ming Tombs“How long are you visiting Beijing,” I ask a friend, here to see her long-distance boyfriend from up North in Shenyang. “Two days,” she…Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Ophelia VangFolk Religion in Taiwan: A Walk Through Rural TemplesIn the context of modern life, one rarely considers folk religion a prominent facet. While modern religion is changing and the rituals they…Apr 29, 20213Apr 29, 20213
Ophelia VanginMedia DecayFreddy Lim: Taiwan’s Metal PoliticianTaiwan is a particularly politically charged place, united and divided under the same major issue: independence. Freddy Lim is a…Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
Ophelia VanginMedia DecayDIR EN GREY’s New Single 朧 (Oboro): Thoughts from a 20-year fanDIR EN GREY continues to provide visually stunning music videos to back their powerful, emotion-driven songs.Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
Ophelia VanginMedia DecayTradition Meets Punk Rock: Seppuku PistolsI’ve always been interested in humans through history: the same people we always have been with the same ideas and varying resources. This…Apr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021
