A hero’s journey Joseph Campbell wrote about mythical stories transcending time and culture. Often, he noted, the stories follow a familiar pattern....
Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan First published by The Japan Times The British journalist Claud Cockburn once wrote: “All stories are written backwards —...
Storytelling teahouse ‘master’ is modern day doctor of the soul First published by The Japan Times The work we do in life is often connected with who we are...
Journalist encounters prison ordeal in quest to find his children Freelance sports journalist Scott McIntyre spoke at the FCCJ in Tokyo yesterday, following Wednesday’s suspended six-month jail sentence issued...
Public records: Here today, gone tomorrow… First published by The Japan Times Japan’s fascination with cherry blossoms extended well beyond the two-week viewing season this...
IDEO’s Tom Kelley shares his dream to dial up entrepreneurship in Japan First published by The Japan Times A little wave of euphoria often overwhelms Tom Kelley, while sitting at a...
Looking overseas to solve Japan’s labor shortage First published by The Japan Times Entrepreneur Misa Matsuzaki likes a good business challenge. The youngest female entrepreneur to...
The BOJ’s next step down a narrow path First published by The Japan Times Six and a half years after unleashing massive monetary easing, the Bank of...
Pension reform must accompany consumption tax hike First published by The Japan Times The heavily taxed Swedes reportedly are among the world’s happiest people. Their cheerful...
What to expect at the G20 Osaka Summit Japan will host the G20 Summit on the 28th and 29th of June in Osaka. The G20 is a yearly...