For Louise George Kittaka's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Finding herself in a part of Japan where there weren't so many foreign women, Jayne Nakata decided to reach out through podcasting.
Sosuke Natsukawa’s English-language debut about a withdrawn boy who joins a chatty cat on a quest to liberate books is quirky and heartwarming in equal measure.
Since the start of the pandemic, community gardens have become more popular than ever. And surprisingly, spring isn’t the only time to get your garden growing.
Name: Jean-Pierre Bernardino Title: President & Representative Director, Area General Manager for North-East Asia URL: https://www.puratos.co.jp/ja Hometown: Lisbon Years in Japan: Over 30 What was your first connection to Japan, and what led to the opportunity to come here? Jean-Pierre Bernardino | © HIROMICHI MATONO I was born and raised in ...
Two experts from TELL who specialize in working with young people and schools offer some reassuring insights and tips to help kids and parents alike navigate these stressful times.
Name: David Malone Title: Rector, United Nations University, Undersecretary-General of the United Nations URL: https://unu.edu/ Hometown: Ottawa, Canada Years in Japan: 8 What led to your current position in Japan? Actually, it was through reading an advertisement for the job in the Economist magazine! A lot of people think those ...
Bars, breweries and even a bilingual magazine are helping the apple-based beverage find a new, appreciative audience across the country.
Dave Prucha is bringing domestic hop production, perfect for use at craft beer microbreweries, to his Obina Hops farm.
Martin Holman knew early on that he had a passion for puppets. What he didn't know, however, is just how far that passion would take him.
Hiroko Ito is a specialist in disaster management, and has also helped launch Kyushu’s first Mobile Pharmacy service.
