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Sophie Knight

Sophie Knight

White apologies are almost as bad as the crime that sparked them

If Liam Neeson was brave enough to admit murderous feelings for black men, then he should be brave enough to admit that he is — or was —…

Mar 1, 2019

White apologies are almost as bad as the crime that sparked them

Mar 1, 2019

Sophie Knight

Why weather apps don’t work in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, there is no such thing as “rainy on Tuesday”, “a sunny Saturday”, or even “a mild afternoon”. There is only ten-minute bursts…

Feb 25, 2016

Why weather apps don’t work in Amsterdam

Feb 25, 2016

Sophie Knight

Turning Japanese in my sleep

I moved to Amsterdam this year after seven years living in Tokyo. Having spent most of my adulthood in Asia, I’m starting to rehabilitate…

Dec 31, 2015

Dec 31, 2015

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Fighting Gentrification

The stadium is half gone. When I cycled past this morning, the cranes were already pecking at the…

They didn't really need to get rid of it. The stadium itself was perfectly serviceable; the gym beneath, the best-kept secret in Tokyo. It…

Apr 9, 2015

The stadium is half gone. When I cycled past this morning, the cranes were already pecking at the…

Apr 9, 2015

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Matter

Japan Has a Cute Problem

How the pink apron keeps women down.

Dec 11, 2014

Japan Has a Cute Problem

Dec 11, 2014

Sophie Knight

Sophie Knight

Freelance writer and journalist in Amsterdam. Anthro background, interested in urbanity, culture, race, and climate change. Fluent in Japanese and Dutch.

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