Pursuing artistic passions at Tokyo LoveHotels
Kalin Lawrence needed an affordable place to showcase her creative output. When she couldn't find one that suited the needs of a young artist, she created it herself.
Finding moments of strength with every step of my cancer journey
It's the diagnosis that nobody wants to hear. But along with the moments of shock, stress and sadness that Julia Marino has experienced on her cancer journey, she has also found strength.
Linguistic ignorance can be bliss
When it was revealed that Pico Iyer knew only a "smattering" of Japanese despite living in Japan for 25 years, some were critical. However, could there be artistic benefits to not being fluent?
After 13 years in Japan, my advice is to stay curious
The joyful curiosity my mother had toward Japan when she visited reminded me of what made life here so special when I first arrived.
Land of the rising tax: A 2 percent hike brings 100 percent confusion
An interaction on the streets of Kobe illustrates what I like and dislike about living here
Be proactive, not reactive, as an intern
Unpicking the mysteries of a Japanese convenience store at night
Making sense of the oppressiveness of summer in Japan
Building bridges with Islam at Tokyo Camii
With hoodies and scarves covering their heads, a group of Japanese high school students point and whisper in awe upon entering the main hall of Tokyo Camii as Muslim worshippers prostrate beneath a glittering dome set against a bright sky. Located just five minutes from ...
Tackling writer's block at the Japan Writers Conference
The Tepco verdict is predictable but not insignificant
The Vietnam Temple offers spiritual and practical support to Japan's Vietnamese community
AFWJ celebrates 50 years of uniting women
Community and deals at the Oi Racecourse Flea Market
The gorgeous Gobo was featured here many months ago but still has not found a home after five long years. Gobo's only fault, if you could call it that, is his wariness. He doesn't run with wagging tail to greet people. Born to a feral ...
'There are no downsides to training in a different country'
Say bad thing, read boilerplate apology: Japan, we can do better
Lifestyles on the Seto Inland Sea change with advancements in the fishing industry
'I stuck out more in Japan than in America'
It takes a village to raise an Olympic hopeful
An island festival steeped in history
Dealing with the 'boss from hell'? You could be getting 'power harassed'
Insults, physical violence, unreasonable demands — coming from a superior at work these and other types of similar behavior are definitely not allowed.
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
Deal with clutter while the choice to toss is still yours
Getting those shots in: Information on vaccinations in Japan
