Books / Reviews May 15, 2022
Yukio Mishima's dark satire obscures the light of humanity
"Beautiful Star," a novel that the writer considered to be his masterpiece, is an absurd parody of society.
Language | BILINGUAL May 6, 2022
The ‘nuclear’ terms you should know when discussing current affairs
Nuclear issues are always in the news. If you want to get into discussions on these topics, it's good to know your vocabulary.
Books / Reviews Apr 3, 2022
Chesil's coming-of-age tale gives voice to the silenced
"The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart" is a short but heartfelt novel that tells an explicitly Zainichi story.
Language | BILINGUAL Mar 5, 2022
The murky metaphors of 'Drive My Car' are a good way to venture into reading Japanese
Metaphors and similes are an important part of any language, but they’re also a huge part of “Drive My Car.” Here’s a look at how to break them down in Japanese.
Issues | LEARNING CURVE Jan 24, 2022
Landed a gig teaching in Japan? You may need a crash course in curriculum creation
Schools that are under strain from both budget shortfalls and the pandemic don't have time to walk new teachers through every step of the process.
Language | BILINGUAL Jan 21, 2022
Translator trip-ups: What do they mean for learning Japanese?
Have you ever had trouble precisely translating a word? While it may prove difficult in the moment, you're likely getting a free lesson in Japanese culture.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jan 17, 2022
What you need to know about the omicron surge in Japan
The number of new COVID-19 cases is rising and while you're not as likely to be hospitalized, it doesn't hurt to be prepared.
Lifestyle | Longform Dec 13, 2021
Park life: Growing Japan's green spaces through private investment
Green spaces nationwide increased fivefold between 1970 and 2010, but that growth has slowed to a trickle over the past decade.
Our Lives Dec 6, 2021
An Afghan in Japan's plea to the world
What would you do if you woke up safe and sound in Japan only to learn that your home country was collapsing into chaos?
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Nov 28, 2021
What temples and shrines mean to an outsider
Temples and shrines offer a closeness with nature that can provide spiritual comfort to those who are far from their own religious communities.