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Our Lives

Grigio is 5 years old, a hefty 4.5 kilograms and a breed called a Munchkin characterized by extremely short legs.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!

Apr 1, 2024

Grigio is as complex as the wine he's named for

Grigio is understandably confused and standoffish right now, but he’s mellowing amid unfamiliar surroundings.

Wildlife researcher Amelia Hiorns says Japan's bears feel the pressure of human presence and have learned that encountering us is not worth their time.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS

Mar 30, 2024

Amelia Hiorns: 'Guiding and introducing people to Japan's nature has been rewarding'

By Cassandra Lord

Wildlife researcher Amelia Hiorns shares how separate interests in Japan and in bears culminated in conservation work in the mountains of Nagano.

Despite a difficult past and a skittish temperament, Brexit is not immune to a little bribery in the form of treats.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives

Mar 25, 2024

Brexit needs someone to stand by his side

If you can get past the missing welcome mat, you’ll soon be enjoying this dog’s special charm.

Flint will call out when someone walks past and, in his cute but lonely voice, ask if you’ll spend some time with him.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives

Mar 11, 2024

Spare a few seconds for Flint

Nobody knows the history of this mysterious man, but we do know that Flint loves lazing around in the sun with his furry friend Emery.

Managing Director of Cornerstone Recruitment Japan Director Matt Nicholls says a good recruiter has tenacity, drive and can handle the ups and downs of the job.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS

Mar 9, 2024

Matt Nicholls: ‘People like having control over their earning potential’

By David McElhinney

A seasoned recruiter tells us why he's spent the last decade doing business in Japan and what he's learned from growing and leading multinational firms.

Alex “Rami-chan” Ramirez

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions

Mar 1, 2024

Baseball star Alex Ramirez’s NPO helps special kids

By Louise George Kittaka

Founder of Vamos Together, Venezuelan Alex Ramirez played for Yakult Swallows and Yomiuri Giants, then became manager of the Yokohama DeNa BayStars

Though not wild about other cats (nor impressed at all by dogs), Jewel’s love of people has helped her bear the drastic upheaval in her life.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives

Feb 26, 2024

A purr like a symphony

Jewel's purr rises in a slow crescendo that’s almost lyrical — pure music to a cat lover’s ears.

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.

For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on

By Lance Henderstein

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

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