Our Lives Oct 25, 2021

For one dancer, the Mohiniyattam became a step to unlocking a whole new world

Hiromi Maruhashi's interest in dance eventually led her to the Indian state of Kerala and a cultural exchange she is eager to show to Japan.

Books / Reviews Mar 20, 2021

‘Immigrant Japan’: An expansive account of the migrant experience

In her book, Gracia Liu-Farrer judiciously covers the migrant experience and argues that Japan is becoming an "immigrant country."

People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 13, 2020

Keerthana Mariappan: 'People recognize the potential of India as an economic and cultural partner'

Keerthana Mariappan balances a fast-paced job with a life of practicing and teaching yoga.

People | 20 QUESTIONS Aug 23, 2020

Rev. Cyril Veliath: 'As Indians, we have plenty to be proud of'

Rev. Cyril Veliath came to Japan from India more than 40 years ago and he has seen a lot of changes in his time.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Aug 10, 2020

Re-entry ban horror stories pile up in Japan's Indian community

Some worry confusion surrounding border restrictions will "leave a scar" among residents of Indian descent.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jun 21, 2020

Pandemic leaves Indian cooks in Japan dependent on bosses and the state

When your life revolves around your work, a shutdown makes things extra hard.

Film Mar 18, 2020

An Indian take on making a Japanese film

Indian filmmaker Anshul Chauhan opted to make his first feature film in Japan, but discovered just how difficult working with the local industry can be.

Our Lives | TELLING LIVES Feb 6, 2020

Yogendra 'Yogi' Puranik: The first Indian voice in Tokyo politics

After seeing miscommunication and bullying firsthand, Yogendra "Yogi" Puranik decided to stand up and do something about it. Now, as a politician, he hopes to be a bridge between two communities.

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Jun 23, 2019

Cleaning toilets with a smile: The lessons you can learn from a convenience store side job

Learning Japanese and want a bit of extra cash? Getting a part-time job in the service industry can teach you a lot more than the language.

Voices | VIEWS FROM THE STREET May 1, 2019

Views from Tokyo: Japan has a new emperor, but what would you do if you could be emperor for a day?

Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1, 2019, ushering in the Reiwa Era. We asked people in Tokyo what they would do if they were emperor for a day.   Gregory Popelka English teacher, 26, U.S. I'd have a big party and everybody would come and ...