Live Your Dreams
Z. Stylar: "The title of my debut Japanese CD is"STREET SYMPHONY". I'm presenting it as a musical work of art with rnb/hip-hop/street sensibilities. I...
History of Japan – part 6 力
Last time we examined Japan's progress in the final decades of the twentieth century and it would probably be true to say that in...
The Army That Isn’t An Army, Just A “Team”
JSDF ARTICLE
“WE’RE TOTALLY NOT AN ARMY, SERIOUSLY YOU GUYS”
Part 2: The Army That Isn’t An Army, Just A “Team”
In August of 1894, not even...
A History of Violence
“WE’RE TOTALLY NOT AN ARMY, SERIOUSLY YOU GUYS”
Part 1: A History of Violence
When westerners who have neither lived in nor had much...
Springtime Foods
Ah, spring is finally here. There is nothing better than that break in the weather when you can put away those winter coats, turn...
Let those who desire peace…
Violence is a complicated and multifaceted issue. It takes many forms, from verbal abuse, to young male hierarchical combat, to predation. Any neat answers...
An Insider’s Educational Experience
Among the major benefits of being a teacher in a foreign country are the opportunities it provides for meeting and speaking with the “natives”....
Matsumoto Castle
In Japan I’ve been almost everywhere, and I’ve loved almost everywhere I’ve been. So maybe I’m just easy to please. But I haven’t always...
What to Read About Japan and Why
Japan isn’t always an easy place to understand. Sometimes, for the innocent and unknowing foreigner, it can seem all but impossible. What he needs...
Tokyo Auto Salon 2013
Tokyo Auto Salon is the first real auto event of the year. It's a great way to mingle with the biggest gathering of automotive...
