Arnout HemelDog strollersFew things have been so unsettling to me as dog strollers.2 min read·Apr 14, 2024----
Arnout HemelChild abductionsThe other day I was startled by the story of a friend of mine, who told me the story of his son being abducted by his wife. It sounded like…2 min read·Dec 12, 2023----
Arnout HemelRules, rules, rulesJapan has a lot of rules and it’s hard for people to deviate from them.3 min read·Oct 27, 2023--1--1
Arnout HemelCycling in/around TokyoIn the past two years I have been able to enjoy a lot of great cycling around Tokyo. It does require a little bit of effort as you need to…3 min read·May 29, 2023----
Arnout HemelOmotenashiFrom the moment you enter Japan you notice how much hidden unemployment there is. Lots of people doing completely unnecessary tasks.2 min read·May 22, 2023--1--1
Arnout HemelManhole coversA few months ago a parting BBC journalist mentioned something about manhole covers in Japan and how there are over 6,000 designs. This of…1 min read·May 15, 2023--1--1
Arnout HemelMandatory to make an effortSince the 1st of April helmets are mandatory for cyclist in Japan so Saskia started a big campaign to get her UberEats delivery drivers to…2 min read·May 8, 2023----
Arnout HemelSabbaticalComing to Japan didn’t make it easy for me in terms of employment. My employer in Singapore, Grab, doesn’t have any business in Japan, so…3 min read·May 1, 2023----
Arnout HemelTanukiWhen you go to a restaurant anywhere in Japan, there is a good chance that a statue of a happy looking little fat fellow is staring at you…2 min read·Apr 24, 2023----