Lifestyle | Longform Jun 28, 2021
Basics of bonsai: How miniature trees from Asia have transcended frontiers
by Stephen Mansfield
Originating in India before spreading to China and Japan, bonsai art forms can now be found all over the world.
National / Social Issues | Longform Jun 21, 2021
Pandemic magnifies household gender roles in Japan
by Mara Budgen
Latest figures show that women earn on average 44% less than men while also spending five times more time on housework and child care.
Business / Economy | Longform Jun 14, 2021
Rethinking housing priorities in Japan in the wake of COVID-19
by Alex K.T. Martin
With remote work likely to remain as one of the pandemic’s lasting legacies, developers are coming up with innovative new ways of meeting people’s expectations toward accommodation and living spaces.
Business | Longform Jun 7, 2021
Change of direction: Opting for a midlife career change
by Kathryn Wortley
The pandemic’s impact on people’s lives has caused many to rethink not only work goals and priorities, but also how work affects their quality of life.
Culture | Longform May 31, 2021
Cool Japan campaign at a crossroads 10 years after setting sights abroad
by Eric Margolis
The government-funded initiative’s future looks uncertain given its mixed results so far in promoting Japanese culture overseas.
Business / Economy | Longform May 24, 2021
How COVID-19 is altering consumer behavior in Japan
by Alex K.T. Martin
The coronavirus has changed the way we all shop, but which habits are likely to stay with us when the pandemic subsides?
National / Science & Health | Longform May 17, 2021
The challenges of vaccinating children against COVID-19 in Japan
by Rob Gilhooly
Trust issues and safety concerns loom as potential hurdles as Japan looks to follow the United States and provide shots for the young.
Business / Tech | Longform May 10, 2021
As the world grays, Japan’s aging market showcases high-tech senior care
by Kathryn Wortley
Home to the oldest population anywhere on Earth, Japan offers an opportunity to startups operating on medtech’s frontier.
Travel | Longform May 3, 2021
New frontier: The future of tourism in Japan
by Alex K.T. Martin
Japan’s travel industry has introduced new ways of attracting visitors amid COVID-19, but will any of these initiatives stick?
Food & Drink | Longform Apr 19, 2021
The female brewers shaking up Japan’s sake industry
by Francesco Bassetti
Bringing a fresh perspective to the brewing process, women are increasingly producing inspirational new interpretations of the nation’s traditional alcoholic drink.
National / Social Issues | Longform Apr 10, 2021
The changing face of medical care for Japan's older residents amid COVID-19
by Alex K.T. Martin
The prolonged state of social isolation amid the ongoing pandemic is deteriorating the mental and physical health of Japan's seniors.
Environment | Longform Mar 27, 2021
Unearthing Japan’s home-grown solutions to urban greening
by Francesco Bassetti
Urban greening not only boosts biodiversity and lowers air temperatures, it also provides a much-needed link to the natural world.