Issues

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jan 23, 2023

Resham Upreti wants his fellow Nepalis to succeed in Japan — without forgetting where they came from

by Eric Margolis

When people arrive in Japan they can sometimes face the challenge of being "double limited": unable to speak fluently in their native language or the tongue of their new home.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jan 6, 2023

Volunteers are taking an outsized role in Japanese language support

by Peter Masheter

With more people coming from overseas, the need for language classes is increasing. However, some believe the role of teacher shouldn't be a volunteer position.