NINJA LEMON Beer: A Taste of Japan in Japan
There is a time of year in Japan when everyone seems to want the same thing: something light and refreshing. The train platforms feel hot,…
There is a time of year in Japan when everyone seems to want the same thing: something light and refreshing. The train platforms feel hot,…
Gift-giving in Japan follows its own quiet traditions. The wrapping matters, the timing matters, and the gift should show genuine thought. However, choosing something for…
There comes a point in life in Japan when your usual lager no longer feels exciting enough. You have learned the izakaya menu, discovered your…
There is a moment in every Japanese summer when you stop wanting anything complicated. The walk from the station feels twice as long. The convenience…
Living in Japan, you eventually notice how much people value having a voice in society. Local elections, neighborhood meetings, and well-run ward offices all reflect…
Some names in Japanese history arrive with a whole crowd behind them. Say “Shinsengumi” at an izakaya and someone will usually have a favorite member,…
Anyone who has handled a ¥1,000 note in Japan has seen a face that is not on it today. For years, a bearded statesman in…
Go on to lead. If you have lived in Japan long enough to hear people discuss the Meiji Restoration over dinner, you may have noticed…
Not every figure from Japan’s turning point is on the winning side of the story. Spend a little time with historical dramas, museum exhibits or…
Every country has a few people who built its institutions rather than its legends. They rarely get statues or television dramas. Yet we experience their…