Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Niyodo Blue: Kochi’s Beautiful River
The location is Niyodogawa Town, in Kochi Prefecture’s Yasui Valley. Where we are now, the water, after having come [&
Culture
[A Photographer’s Notes] Exploring Okinawa’s Zamami Island
Through my work as a professional photographer I’ve had the pleasure of traveling all around Japan. There are [&hell
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] How Much Would You Pay to Eat Yuriage’s Famous Akagai Clams?
How much are you willing to pay to eat your favorite shellfish? This was the question raised by […]
Travel
[A Photographer’s Notes] Enoshima: A Great Day Trip from Tokyo
So you have done just about all you can think of in Tokyo and are looking to expand […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Enjoy 30,000 Goldfish in a Dreamy Art Aquarium
You might have figured this out by now, but one of the particularities of Japanese culture is the appreciation of [&hell
Culture
Toshimaen Amusement Park: Yet Another Bit of Classic Tokyo Disappears
On Monday, August 31, Toshimaen, a “retro amusement park” in Tokyo, ended 94 years of operation. A […]
Blog
Foreign Teachers Speak Up: COVID-19 and the English Education Industry in Japan
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of unemployment, particularly among non-permanent workers, ha
Culture
[Blog] How a Trip to Hong Kong in 2011 Led to the Rich Experience of Living in Japan
An unexpected trip to Hong Kong in 2011 marked my first venture into Asia. Even today, every thought of Hong […]
Culture
My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in Japan
(Part three of a short series on Hello Work) Part 1: My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in […]
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Tochigi Hotel Symbolizes Emperor Emeritus’s Hope for Peace
You can call it simple. The room gives off a sense of serenity. The Imperial chamber where the […]
Travel
[A Photographer’s Notes] In Search of Omoide Yokocho’s ‘Corner of Memories’
With its roots going back to the 1940’s, the modern day Omoide Yokocho area has been an ever evolving […]
Coronavirus
Finding the Rhythm of the Seasons in Sapporo’s Coronavirus Gardens
The coronavirus pandemic has set off a gardening boom. What can we learn from growing flowers and vegetables in [&hell