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The cofounders of German restaurant Schmatz offer some startup takeaways
by Richard Solomon
They came to Japan with the goal of starting a business. Now, Christopher Ax and Marc Luetten are helping to update perceptions of Germany.
The cofounders of German restaurant Schmatz offer some startup takeaways
They came to Japan with the goal of starting a business. Now, Christopher Ax and Marc Luetten are helping to update perceptions of Germany.
Rugby tournament hopes to help kids in need and support mental health services
With pandemic conditions relaxed somewhat compared to last year, participants hope to make a difference through rugby.
Can my 6-year-old measure up to the toddlers they have on 'Old Enough!'?
A father waits by the window as his daughter sets out on an adventure to buy croissants. At the age of 6, is she "old enough" for this responsibility?
Teaching neglected children the skills they need for life at YouMeWe
After playing Santa Claus one day in 2007 and giving presents to orphans, Michael Clemons has devoted himself to giving even more.
TELL Japan hopes to 'build resilience' with mental health summit
Center helps non-Japanese kids tackle the obstacles of getting into a Japanese high school
Teaching from home and in need of resources? Online platform Twinkl makes a push for Japan.
A Tokyo restaurant becomes a base for expats from Myanmar to rally support for their homeland
Landed a gig teaching in Japan? You may need a crash course in curriculum creation
What you need to know about the omicron surge in Japan
Seeing a new life: George Nobechi’s path to photography
Back in the day, photos used to be produced in a darkroom, where a film negative would be enlarged to expose a sheet of paper. The paper would appear blank, until swished gently in a bath of developer fluid. Gradually, an image would emerge. This ...
Bespoke tailor Cassandra Harada spins a business and community out of a passion for wool
Vaughan and Rie Allison welcome all new arrivals to Mia Mia
Here’s hoping our better angels can persist beyond Black History Month
A photographer to the stars takes up in Tokyo
The Tokyo Bar Association needs our help to understand racial profiling in Japan
An Afghan in Japan's plea to the world
A shinkansen to space (and other news found beneath the sofa)
While you may have done a "big clean" around your house at New Year's, there are still a few news stories that our writer would like to tidy up.
That New Year's resolution to improve your Japanese can help with other aspects of life here
Give the gift of going easy on yourself this holiday season
What temples and shrines mean to an outsider
I felt fluish and then … I lost my sense of smell and taste
It’s hard to get your voice heard in a Japanese election
18 months upon the rock: Perseverance amid the pandemic
Are you headed for a Japanese quarantine? Here’s what you could be in for.
Japan is relaxing its re-entry rules from March, but there’s still a good chance you’ll end up at the “Hotel Quarantine.” One person’s experience gives a glimpse of what you might encounter.
What's behind housing discrimination in Japan?
Foreign Residents Support Center: A place to turn when you need assistance
Renting, building or renovating: Tips to get the best roof over your head
Japan’s undeterred housing market is full of opportunity for foreign residents
Living in Japan doesn't have to break the bank
Five questions to ask yourself when considering a job change in Japan