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Monocle on how attitudes to the kimono are starting to change in Japan.
What's in a name? A lot, it seems, at least if you're an immigrant living in Sweden. Although the country is internationally known for its supposed openness and tolerance, many immigrants find it difficult to find work or rent an apartment here - even if they've lived in the country for decades and speak the language perfectly. The problem? Their names.
Writer: Elna Nykanen
Sweden
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