LIFELINES

How-tos | LIFELINES Nov 1, 2015

Medecins du Monde brings health care to Tohoku, Tokyo and the world

by Louise George Kittaka

Now marking its 20th year in Japan, MdM works with local partners to develop medical practices with the aim of providing universal access to health care.

How-tos | LIFELINES Oct 18, 2015

Residents upset over condominium overhaul

by Louise George Kittaka

It is a common sight in Japan to see houses or condominiums undergoing a spruce up. Covered in tarpaulins and wrapped in a steel cage of scaffolding, this state of affairs can last from just a few weeks to several months, depending on the ...