Monthly Archives: August 2012

Avoiding Medical Surprises in Japan

Understanding how Japanese medical practice differs from that in your home country can be crucial to avoiding unwelcome surprises next time you or a loved one find yourselves in need of treatment at a local clinic or hospital. Without pre-planning, … Continue reading

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Japan’s Economic Integration With China

The economies of Japan and China are integrating. This started with Japan supplying China’s demand for heavy industrial goods — goods that China needed to build its manufacturing infrastructure. Export sales of capital goods from Japan to China were followed … Continue reading

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