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.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 26, 2020
20 Questions: The best answers of 2020
by Tadasu Takahashi
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.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 10, 2020
Rabbi Shmuel Vishedsky: 'Hanukkah reminds people that miracles do happen'
by Eric Margolis
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.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Nov 28, 2020
Craft brewer Sean Collett: 'If you chase two rabbits, you'll catch neither'
by Iain Maloney
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.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Nov 22, 2020
Joy Jarman-Walsh: 'Japan could be a world-leader in post-COVID-19 travel'
by Louise George Kittaka
Joy Jarman-Walsh pushes sustainable tourism in her podcasts and YouTube series, and she's optimistic about Japan's role in it.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Nov 9, 2020
Cuushe: Music born from emotion
by Rebecca Saunders
Dream pop musician Mayuko Hitotsuyanagi, aka Cuushe, on her upcoming album, “Waken,” and her musical inspiration.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Oct 25, 2020
Nahid Yoshinari: 'I love to involve the audience in the music'
by Louise George Kittaka
An announcer and translator at NHK, Nahid Yoshinari is happy to share her Persian culture with people in Japan.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Oct 11, 2020
Matthew Wilson: ‘Students need to come first’
by David Cortez
The dean of Temple University Japan on keeping students safe during COVID-19 and the importance of cultural sensitivity.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 27, 2020
Goro Koyama, PI: A private investigator who serves the international community
by Mio Yamada
From trailing secret lovers to suspicious dentists, Goro Koyama says his job isn't quite what you see portrayed in film noir.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 13, 2020
Keerthana Mariappan: 'People recognize the potential of India as an economic and cultural partner'
by Megha Wadhwa
Keerthana Mariappan balances a fast-paced job with a life of practicing and teaching yoga.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 8, 2020
John Baumlin: Getting out the U.S. vote in Japan
by Dan Buyanovsky
The national chair of Democrats Abroad Japan says it's not difficult for Americans overseas to continue to engage in their democracy.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Aug 23, 2020
Rev. Cyril Veliath: 'As Indians, we have plenty to be proud of'
by Megha Wadhwa
Rev. Cyril Veliath came to Japan from India more than 40 years ago and he has seen a lot of changes in his time.