Violin maker’s apprentice fulfills lifetime dream at 81
When long-term Japan resident Amadio Arboleda first approached Tokyo-based violin maker Louis Caporale for an apprenticeship, he did so...
Category: Lifestyle & Culture
Rugby’s Eddie Jones — Is Japan ready to take on the World?
As the Brave Blossoms enter final preparations for the Rugby World Cup which starts this Friday in London, Beacon Reports spoke to head...
“Ore, ore” scams not just for the elderly
When first reading about how elderly Japanese fall prey to the “Ore, ore” (“It’s me, its me”) scams, I thought...
Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival (by David Pilling)
In his new book titled Bending Adversity, David Pilling paints a landscape portrait of modern-day Japan steeped in historical...
Japan’s inspiring artisan culture
Two hundred years ago, as legend goes, a 12-year-old Japanese girl from the town of Kurume found an imperfection...
Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership is important to the US and Japan
Speaking before the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) in Tokyo yesterday, Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO...
Driven by regret over neighbor’s death, first-time filmmaker declares war on suicide
Rene Duignan is passionate about life — so much so that he made an award-winning film about it. Yet...
Terrie Lloyd pulls out of paper publishing
Terrie Lloyd’s love affair with printed paper has not ceased, but his financial involvement has, or shortly will. After...
Choosing a personal fitness trainer in Japan that delivers results
People are living longer than ever before. To maximize present wellness and the quality of those extra years, experts...
Kentaro’s Home Run
This is the story of a clear-headed young man who suffered physical paralysis. Notwithstanding becoming quadriplegic at an early...