Japan

A review of Convenience Store Woman — I happened to learn about Convenience Store Woman, a recent (2016) novel by Sayaka Murata in an email from my local library. The novel was going to be featured in an upcoming book club group, alongside a Japanese cookbook. I opened my Libby app and was able to download the…

The heavenly haven of Haguro-san in Yamagata Prefecture — Of the thousands of mountains in Yamagata, the prefecture literally made of mountains, one peak emphatically stands out from the rest. Abode of yamabushi (mountain ascetics), and centre of spiritual journeys in Japan for over a millennium, Haguro-san (Mt. …

The Frenchman captured various scenes from 1882 to 1883 — Travels can change people. In a foreign country, different languages, ideas, and vistas challenge a person. After 1853, when Japan’s policies of isolation ended, more foreigners travelled to the country. The intensified exchange between the world and Japan changed both parties. In France, there was an interest in everything associated…

Asia Week New York 2023 — If you seek art to change your life, look no further than the arts of Asia. The 2023 edition of Asia Week New York was the first in-person event in two years and continued its even coordination of showcasing traditional and contemporary works of art within exhibitions that appeared throughout…

The imperial Japanese army and its many failures during world war two. — The second world war saw many countries and their armed forces go head to head in what is known as one of human history’s most significant armed conflicts. …

Before I begin, I’d like to share that each part of the “Building a Real Estate Technology Startup in Japan” series is meant to be in real-time. My goal is that these “moments” are an extension from my current journey! Enjoy, comment, and share! Recap 👋 Hey folks! In Part 2…