When will Japan become a net debtor nation?
The expert’s estimates of when Japan will transition from being a net creditor into a net deficit nation vary...
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Searching for peace of mind
One in every four adults in any given year suffers from a mental health issue according to the Mental...
Japan’s future in Asian hands
Jesper Koll is Managing Director and Head of Japanese Equity Research at JPMorgan Securities Japan. He is convinced Japan...
Medical care: Are you prepared?
Every New Yorker knows how to find the best medical care. Each year New York Magazine publishes the de...
Mastering kotoba, plain and simple
There are dozens of flashcard programs on the market to improve your Japanese vocabulary. Many seemingly need a degree...
Lost in translation
Update of 20 Dec 2014: Some information in this post may now be outdated! Banks routinely gouge their customers...
The highest goal
Having a meaningful goal can be a source of power, inspiration, and provide guidance to help one through difficult...
A yen bug in search of a windshield
Reuters recently reported that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial has drawn up contingency plans to rid itself of long-term Japanese Government...
Japan’s entrepreneurial spirit
The Japanese are not known for their entrepreneurialism. Indeed, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), one of Europe’s...
How special are “we”?
The expatriate is often reminded how unique it is to be living in Japan. After all, not every individual...