'Kurly in Kansai' host Ayana Wyse: 'I'm involved in the community, not the society'
As one half of the duo hosting the podcast "Kurly in Kansai," Ayana Wyse is doing her part in building a community for the international community in Japan.
Bureaucrats are to blame for copy-happy hotel clerks
With data privacy being a huge issue, you may feel uneasy about hotels photocopying your passport. However, Colin P.A. Jones says the rule is more about bureaucratic culture than privacy.
Corporate Japan's paralyzing fear of the unhappy customer
Avoiding risks in business can help to keep your company safe, but it also lessens the chance you'll do something truly game-changing.
Once upon a time ... in Azabu Juban
Police harassment is a fact of life for some people in Japan, which makes the occasional flash of progress all the more rewarding.
How my local Japanese supermarket killed 'Methuselah'
Christmas on Happy Road: The Passion of the Franz
Christmas on Happy Road: Green inferno
Christmas on Happy Road: Mystery Trains
Christmas on Happy Road: Escape from Shibuya
It's time for Japanese universities to emerge as global brands
Japanese society warms to asylum-seekers despite the government's cold shoulder
Hilmneh Tegegn came to Japan from Ethiopia 11 years ago seeking refugee status here and seemed to do everything right. After more than a decade of waiting, he finally got a visa — to the United States.
Parents in Japan use YouTube to teach bilingual baby talk that's good for any age
Remain calm when stopped by the police in Japan
Living in Japan during a time of climate crisis
Carlos Ghosn and the 99.9% who don't escape Japan
The Reiwa Daijosai: Pomp, circumstance and litigation
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.
There's a case for climate concern but not everyone in Japan is ready to go the extra mile
Hoping for a Japanese society in which all of its members can shine
A Japanese tradition to greet the new year
The push for change in the 2010s: The first step is recognizing the problem
With great knowledge comes a great chilled beer
Waves of change washed over the Seto Inland Sea during the 2010s
Why English translation needs the native touch
Japan is a country that prides itself on focusing on the smallest details, so why do incorrect English translations plague signage across the country?
Working with the Japanese at a senior level when you're a non-Japanese woman
Ditch the debate tactics when it comes to persuading Japanese colleagues on a course of action
Dealing with the 'boss from hell'? You could be getting 'power harassed'
How much Japanese-language skill do you need to work in Japan?
Plan your response before taking on passive prejudice at the office
Asking for a raise in a Japanese company
