Susan Mercer’s 15-year quest to educate on pet adoption in Japan
Canadian Susan Mercer founded HEART Tokushima 15 years ago. Amid a rise in pet ownership due to the pandemic, she's asking people to get educated before committing to a new furry friend.
Moving house in a pandemic: As our 6-year-old got older, we realized it was time for an upgrade
In the first of a three-part series, our writer outlines the twists and turns his family encountered when they opted to look for a new place to live.
The push to find real solutions to sexual harassment is ongoing, even in ‘safe’ Japan
Experts believe that many victims of sexual harassment in Japan aren't aware that what their harassers are doing is wrong. That is changing, however.
So long, bus No. 99 from Shinagawa. Thanks for the memories.
As Japan prepares to make immigration services available online, our writer waxes nostalgic on the positives of making the trip out to the physical space itself.
I survived the March 11 tsunami. Here's what it taught me about the people of Tohoku.
Up for a chat? Clubhouse is proving helpful in sparking cross-cultural discussions with the locals
You can't get anything past the neighborhood watchers
Let's take stock on the progress we've made this Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Perhaps it's time to un-discover some of 2020
Making way for a new kind of Christmas
Privacy or rehabilitation? How criminal records are treated in Japan
With background checks unobtainable and information about lawbreakers kept under wraps, dealing with a person's past can be tricky.
The pandemic is harming the mental health of women and youth in Japan. TELL wants to help.
Ten years on from 3/11, do you think you're ready for the 'Big One'?
Environmental activism is at the heart of Nagoya's international community
Why a Japanese man proudly took his wife's last name
New trends in 'J-vlogging' allow for a more diverse range of views on Japan
Japan's Filipino community puts down roots and moves past its hostess origins
Martin Holman: A pioneer in Japan's puppet theater tradition
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.
Blossom The Project starts a much-needed bilingual discussion on mental health in Japan
A summer of solidarity: Looking back on the Black Lives Matter marches in Japan
Pushing international dialogue over the airwaves of Hokkaido's FM G'Sky
‘We just have to work hard to make informed decisions and keep things moving’
When Hitoshi met Bob: A Tokyo love story
A simple 'How are you doing?' can be a lifeline for stressed-out parents
Living in Japan doesn't have to break the bank
Japan is often touted as an expensive place to live. With a high quality of living, national health system, vibrant cultural scene, admirable levels of education and safety — it’s not hard to understand some of the reasons why people want to call it ...
Five questions to ask yourself when considering a job change in Japan
My bank wants my residence card details to fight terrorism. Do I have to comply?
Double the disaster means extra preparation for your emergency kit
In Japan, gearing up for a new type of job market
How U.S. citizens in Japan can apply for coronavirus aid payments from home
