ex-intro May 30, 2025

V26 intro

Welcome to The Extra, a fortnightly newsletter of complimentary stories — that's right, free for all to read — curated from The Japan Times archives. With Father’s Day coming up in Japan this Sunday, June 15, we’re delving into the world of dads, starting with ...

ex-intro May 21, 2025

V25 intro

Welcome to The Extra, a fortnightly newsletter of complimentary stories — that's right, free for all to read — curated from The Japan Times archives. In this edition, we’re turning our attention to the rainy season or 梅雨 (tsuyu), which has arrived early this year.