
People | 20 QUESTIONS Jan 9, 2021
LLLL: 'The perfect balance of conformity and rebellion'
by Russell Thomas
What makes the perfect J-pop song? There is a formula, which means you have to be in the box before you can think outside of it.
LLLL: 'The perfect balance of conformity and rebellion'
What makes the perfect J-pop song? There is a formula, which means you have to be in the box before you can think outside of it.
20 Questions: The best answers of 2020
The 20 Questions format aims to get people in Japan to tell us about their thoughts and beliefs in their words. Here are some of the most interesting answers from 2020.
Rabbi Shmuel Vishedsky: 'Hanukkah reminds people that miracles do happen'
While it can be hard to observe Jewish practices anywhere there isn't a large Jewish population, the Jewish community in Kansai supports each other.
Craft brewer Sean Collett: 'If you chase two rabbits, you'll catch neither'
The founders of Two Rabbits Brewing Company have brought their corner of the craft beer market to Shiga Prefecture, a perfect place to burrow down.
Joy Jarman-Walsh: 'Japan could be a world-leader in post-COVID-19 travel'
Joy Jarman-Walsh pushes sustainable tourism in her podcasts and YouTube series, and she's optimistic about Japan's role in it.
Cuushe: Music born from emotion
Dream pop musician Mayuko Hitotsuyanagi, aka Cuushe, on her upcoming album, “Waken,” and her musical inspiration.
Nahid Yoshinari: 'I love to involve the audience in the music'
An announcer and translator at NHK, Nahid Yoshinari is happy to share her Persian culture with people in Japan.
Matthew Wilson: ‘Students need to come first’
The dean of Temple University Japan on keeping students safe during COVID-19 and the importance of cultural sensitivity.
Goro Koyama, PI: A private investigator who serves the international community
From trailing secret lovers to suspicious dentists, Goro Koyama says his job isn't quite what you see portrayed in film noir.
Keerthana Mariappan: 'People recognize the potential of India as an economic and cultural partner'
Keerthana Mariappan balances a fast-paced job with a life of practicing and teaching yoga.
John Baumlin: Getting out the U.S. vote in Japan
The national chair of Democrats Abroad Japan says it's not difficult for Americans overseas to continue to engage in their democracy.
Rev. Cyril Veliath: 'As Indians, we have plenty to be proud of'
Rev. Cyril Veliath came to Japan from India more than 40 years ago and he has seen a lot of changes in his time.