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A Japanese-Style School in Rwanda
A Japanese-Style School in Rwanda
This primary school in Kigali incorporates some of the best practices Towari Marie Louise learned in Japan
Working in Japan Makes You Realize Why Japan Doesn’t Need English
Working in Japan Makes You Realize Why Japan Doesn’t Need English
I was one of the ignorant until real-life working experience in Japan changed my mind.
Japanese Parents’ Mental Exodus Foreshadows a Grim Future for the Country
Japanese Parents’ Mental Exodus Foreshadows a Grim Future for the Country
More parents are choosing international and Indian schools over Japanese schools
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Not really, but I do have a kanji last name now
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
Reflecting on decades of observation and experience
The Takarajima Incident — Tragedy on Treasure Island
The Takarajima Incident — Tragedy on Treasure Island
English whalers’ demand for beef has dire consequences
The Underrated Art of Being a Mentee
The Underrated Art of Being a Mentee
What Japan’s Social Hierarchy Culture (Jōgekankei) Taught Me as a Japanese-American
Japan Is Not the High-Tech Paradise You Think It Is
Japan Is Not the High-Tech Paradise You Think It Is
For all the engineering marvels that Japan is known for, the country lags in digital technology
How to Add Your Story to Japonica
How to Add Your Story to Japonica
A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing in Japonica on Medium
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
How children can change your outlook
Where to Go in Kichijoji: Best Cafes, Shops & Restos
Where to Go in Kichijoji: Best Cafes, Shops & Restos
Enjoy Tokyo’s no.1 most desirable place to live in before making the move
I Quit My Job in Japan Because My Boss Expected Me to Work When I Was Dead Sick
I Quit My Job in Japan Because My Boss Expected Me to Work When I Was Dead Sick
Inside Japan’s absurd work culture
Why This Tiny Mountain MUST be on Your Japan Itinerary
Why This Tiny Mountain MUST be on Your Japan Itinerary
The heavenly haven of Haguro-san in Yamagata Prefecture
Why Japan’s Ban on Dual Citizenship Should Be Lifted
Why Japan’s Ban on Dual Citizenship Should Be Lifted
And why people secretly keep double citizenship
Why So Many People Feel Like Outsiders in Japan
Why So Many People Feel Like Outsiders in Japan
The origin of collectivism and individualism secretly embraced by many
5 Manga Titles to Explore Japanese Traditional Arts
5 Manga Titles to Explore Japanese Traditional Arts
The fastest way to dive into Japanese traditional culture?
How to REALLY make friends in Japan
How to REALLY make friends in Japan
Breaking out of the “gaijin bubble”
Bits and Bytes and Cyber Secrets: Getting Caught Up in “Countdown to Decryption”
Bits and Bytes and Cyber Secrets: Getting Caught Up in “Countdown to Decryption”
DC Palter’s new cyberthriller will have you flying through the pages
Savoring Japanese Cuisine: A Textural Tale
Savoring Japanese Cuisine: A Textural Tale
It’s the oddities that make the culinary journey unforgettable.
