Many films about Japan make it appear to be an extremely strange country, including a new movie called Family Romance, LLC directed by the distinguished German auteur,
Author: Asian Agenda Editor
For the sake of the environment, as well as preserving the beauty of cities in Japan, the almost total destruction of gardens needs to stop,
There are tens of thousands of little shops in Japan, which offer everyday goods at reasonable prices. Family Mart, 7-11 and Lawson dominate the local
Japan is a country which seems very boozy. Its obsession with alcohol goes back centuries and is tied up with religion. Somehow, women are expected
he word Oriental doesn’t seem to create any problems when it’s applied to food ingredients, hotels or carpets. But when it’s used to describe people,
By Priti Donnelly I believe that Japan’s work culture has failed to keep pace with the changes in society. A few decades ago, most women
By Tomoko Parry When it comes to using the bathroom or washroom in Japan, the first thing you need to know is that it is
By Mac Salman I have lived in the bustling city of Tokyo for 14 years but this autumn, I decided to have a complete change
By Tomoko Parry Some people are fond of asking dichotomous questions, which press you to give an either/or answer. They might want to know if you are
I have developed a rather un-Japanese characteristic since I moved to the United States. If I am offended by something I hear or read, I