Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Feb 10, 2016
Japan and its birth rate: the beginning of the end or just a new beginning?
Despite demographic doomsayers, Japan could be ripe for a gender revolution that boosts its birth rate.
National | AT A GLANCE May 5, 2015
Get up high to see how the past has shaped present-day Tokyo
Tokyo spreads out from the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward like a massive concrete jungle. Though the numerous skyscrapers can be impressive during the day, at night the lights come on and the metropolis really begins to sparkle. Unlike many capitals, which feature myriad heritage ...
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Apr 21, 2015
To defeat sexism, men need to take a stand against other men
When it comes to dealing with highly sexist males, just one other man's voice has more sway those of hundreds of victims and countless public awareness campaigns.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Mar 23, 2015
Spare a thought for the Western men trapped in Japan
Japan can be the best place in the world for some, but for others it can be a trap — especially for Western men.
How-tos | LIFELINES Mar 22, 2015
So you want to be a really smart shopper? Look stateside
One way to reduce the cost of living in Japan is to shop online for certain goods — mainly clothes and electronics — outside of the country.