Beacon Reports

A hero’s journey

Joseph Campbell wrote about mythical stories transcending time and culture. Often, he noted, the stories follow a familiar pattern....

First published by The Japan Times The British journalist Claud Cockburn once wrote: “All stories are written backwards —...

First published by The Japan Times The work we do in life is often connected with who we are...

Freelance sports journalist Scott McIntyre spoke at the FCCJ in Tokyo yesterday, following Wednesday’s suspended six-month jail sentence issued...

First published by The Japan Times Japan’s fascination with cherry blossoms extended well beyond the two-week viewing season this...

First published by The Japan Times A little wave of euphoria often overwhelms Tom Kelley, while sitting at a...

First published by The Japan Times Entrepreneur Misa Matsuzaki likes a good business challenge. The youngest female entrepreneur to...

First published by The Japan Times Six and a half years after unleashing massive monetary easing, the Bank of...

First published by The Japan Times The heavily taxed Swedes reportedly are among the world’s happiest people. Their cheerful...

Japan will host the G20 Summit on the 28th and 29th of June in Osaka. The G20 is a yearly...