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A race against time to save Japan’s traditional homes

Lifestyle Jun 4, 2022

A race against time to save Japan’s traditional homes

by Joy Jarman-Walsh

It takes a village to save the dwindling expressions of Japan's quintessential folk architecture.

Editorials Jun 25, 2019

Regional revitalization agenda revisited

The government needs to reconsider its efforts to achieve regional revitalization.

To find the joys of 'real Japan,' get on your bike

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Jul 19, 2017

To find the joys of 'real Japan,' get on your bike

by Damian Flanagan

Japanese society and culture seem intrinsically suited to bicycles, which require a degree of safety of environment and intimacy that are alien to many thunderously car-based, brash and crime-ridden Western societies.

Commentary / Japan Mar 24, 2015

BOJ needs to spread the wealth to rural Japan

by William Pesek

The BOJ needs to broaden the impact of the its unprecedented easing program beyond Japan's biggest cities.

Editorials Nov 26, 2014

Revitalizing local economies

Can the Abe administrative accomplish what past governments have tried and failed to do, and revitalize Japan's regional economies?

Take the kids back in time this summer

Art | Japan Pulse Aug 22, 2012

Take the kids back in time this summer

by Rebecca Milner

Japanese people are rediscovering the charms of a simpler life, if only for a weekend.

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