As is so often the case, Japan’s relationship with the spiritual is quite unique. Read more
As is so often the case, Japan’s relationship with the spiritual is quite unique. Read more
They’re annoying – loud, garbage-strewing, pet-threatening – but we remain fascinated by such fiercely intelligent creatures living in our midst. Read more
That’s the only way you’re likely to see Yamazaki Distillery these days. Read more
And no ghost runner either. Read more
It may be American’s national pastime, but baseball is more popular in Japan these days than it is in the U.S.. Read more
In truth, I’m pretty ill-suited to tackle this job. Read more
I can’t succinctly explain what this is a top ten of, but if you know, you know. Read more
What’s not on a list like this draws as much attention as what is. Read more
Fittingly we close with two musings on mortality – one an ending, and one a beginning. Read more
This is another one of those requests that sounds easy but is actually maddeningly difficult. Read more