Staying Safe in Japan
During my eight years in Japan, I’ve been to my share of conferences and they’ve covered all sorts of topics. Some are repeated every year – like “Successful Team Teaching” and “Fostering Student Com…
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Tokyo Neighborhood: Used Books Hunting at Jimbocho, Tokyo, Japan
Jimbocho is the designated "book town" of Japan. Home to several publishing houses and shops selling used books, unusual books and rare collectors find. Journey to the b…
????! The History of Boxing in Japan
The noble art. The sweet science. Fisticuffs. Boxing is called by many different names. But what it boils down to in the end is two men stepping into a ring and putting it all on the line. …
Candy Japan - Japanese Candy Subscription service
Japanese candy subscription sent to you twice a month directly from Japan. It costs $25 and you get two middle size envelopes of candy. read the original article
Tips on Japanese 100 Yen shops (Top 3 Best Buy & Worst Buy) - DeepJapan
100 yen shops are a type of store that sells a variety of products for 100 yen (100 yen plus 5 percent consumption tax). They sell processed foods, cosmetic accessories, tableware, cookware, commodit…
Japan-Themed Paper Cup Sleeves by Akira Yoshimura
“Ever lose your drink cup during an evening with friends then wonder if the cup you picked up was actually yours?” asks NY-based Japanese designer Akira Yoshimura. That eventually le…
The Creative World of ?saka Hiromichi, Living National Treasure (Photos)
Woodworker ?saka Hiromichi is a man at the pinnacle of his craft, having been officially designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government. His pieces are imbued with a beguiling beaut…
Scientists discover technique that turns skin tissue into nerve cells - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun
KYOTO--Researchers here said they have converted skin tissue into nerve cells using commercially available chemicals. The scientists from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine said M…
Three Steps Over Japan
I had to go outside for shopping on Wednesday, and one of the things I needed was bread for breakfast the next morning. Generally, I have a hard-boiled egg, and two breakfast rolls, plus orange …
Google's 60Tbps Pacific cable welcomed with champagne in Japan
With bottles of bubbly and a purification ceremony, a Google-backed undersea cable was given a warm welcome on a beach in Japan last week, a critical step in building the highest capacity data l…