The Puzzle of Prayer in Modern, Secular Japan
Tidying guru Marie Kondo has become even more famous since the start of her Netflix series. Some people see connections between religion and her healthy attitude towards material goods. What…
Tidying guru Marie Kondo has become even more famous since the start of her Netflix series. Some people see connections between religion and her healthy attitude towards material goods. What…
Hitachi and Honda are among the big Japanese companies already being impacted by Britain’s vote to leave the EU. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to London to warn against a…
One of the most powerful business figures in Japan has appeared in court in handcuffs and wearing plastic slippers. Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn said “I am innocent of all…
There’s been a storm of criticism in the media over Japan’s decision to resume commercial whaling. Newspapers and websites claim the decision has no economic or ecological justification. Yet look…
Japan is famous for its fast and efficient trains but could they run without human drivers? Tests are about to start using automated trains on one of Tokyo’s busiest urban…
Is it artistic to show pictures of naked women tied by ropes? That question has often been asked about the famous Japanese photographer Araki. He exhibits works at some of…
Japan usually tries not to intervene in the politics of other countries. But Britain’s exit from the EU has big implications for Japanese companies, which have been lobbying politicians in…
All the press in Japan are desperate for more news of what’s going on with the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn. The media’s rife with speculation but some of it…
President Trump is feeling confident following the Midterm elections. Although he lost some political support, he’s free to continue his trade battle with China. Japan recognises China as a rival…
I am a fan of Japan but I also try to maintain a balanced view when it comes to journalism. This week, I was challenged by a reader of my…
Most of the international media were positive about Prime Minister Abe’s landmark trip to China. But not everyone agrees that it was the Trump factor which brought the Asian rivals…
This is a quick Summary of a great little professionally produced, 20 minute video introduction and interview based guide to doing business in Japan, from Aussie Economist Tim Harcourt, who…
China’s attitude to Japan has changed. Shinzo Abe is receiving the red carpet treatment in Beijing. China and Japan have long been rivals and five years ago their relationship was…
Claims that Saudi Arabia may be behind the murder of a journalist have created a crisis for the Japanese billionaire who runs Softbank. Masayoshi Son is trusted by Saudi princes…
After a third meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea and the promise of another Trump-Kim summit soon, why isn’t Japan more involved? Some commentators think Shinzo Abe…