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National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Feb 13, 2021

Japan juggles power struggles, hotel woes and what to do with repurposed ATM spaces

by Mark Schreiber

The unusually cold winter this year is putting a strain on power utilities nationwide.

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Jan 30, 2021

Japanese news outlets report from the besieged citadel of American democracy

by Mark Schreiber

The initial reactions in the Japanese media, which focused on the flamboyant garb of a certain individual that was part of the unruly mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Dec 31, 2020

Crime prevention tips for seniors among highlights of new year publications

by Mark Schreiber

From looking at the contents, you'd never have guessed what a crazy year 2020 has been.

National Oct 14, 2020

Japan author Hayashi's long-running essays recognized by Guinness

A decades-long series of essays by award-winning Japanese author Mariko Hayashi have been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most essays published in the same magazine by an individual, the magazine's publisher said Wednesday. Award-winning Japanese author Mariko Hayashi holds her certificate from the ...

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Oct 10, 2020

U.S. election coverage falls flat in Japan

by Mark Schreiber

Japan's mainstream media might be taking their cue from the new administration of Yoshihide Suga

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Sep 26, 2020

Telltale signs that a business in Japan may be teetering on the edge of financial ruin

by Mark Schreiber

One reliable way to discern if the corporate ship is listing severely is to scrutinize the behavior of its president.

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Sep 12, 2020

Japan is caught in the crossfire of a U.S.-China culture war

by Mark Schreiber

"China is trying to hijack the networks and communications infrastructure of other countries," a data analyst warns.

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Sep 5, 2020

Competing interests of labor unions laid bare at TV Asahi

by Philip Brasor

When a company's workforce contains both journalists and news program workers, conflict can arise.

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Sep 5, 2020

Trust and truth go hand in hand in a troubled year

by Michael Hoffman

COVID-19’s most visible symbol is the mask, but 85 of 100 doctors surveyed by Shukan Gendai say masks are unnecessary in open outdoor spaces.

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Jun 20, 2020

An aging sumo wrestler, food poisoning risks and safeguarding pets from COVID-19

by Mark Schreiber

Warning: A portion of this contribution deals with suicide, which some readers may find distressing. In this age of medical miracles, it has become increasingly common to read accounts of women who have given birth in their 60s or even 70s. For professional sumo wrestlers, ...

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Jun 6, 2020

Olympics and UFOs can't shift COVID-19 from the spotlight

by Mark Schreiber

First, some glum news: John Coates, head of the International Olympic Committee’s coordination commission, was quoted in The Australian on May 21 as expressing doubt over prospects for the Tokyo Olympics to be held in summer next year. Coates went on record as saying ...