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South Korea’s deep rift with Japan podcast
3 Jan 2021

South Korea’s deep rift with Japan

South Korea and Japan have much in common but the legacy of the past sours their current relationship.
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The deadly treat that tastes so good article
16 Dec 2020

The deadly treat that tastes so good

Sashimi connoisseurs have a fondness for fugu. But if it’s not prepared correctly, one bite of its innards could stop your heart - permanently.
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Changing languages, changing moods article
2 Dec 2020

Changing languages, changing moods

Japanese people sometimes say they feel empowered by using English. But do they lose poetry?
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I want to swap the Tokyo Metro for a buffalo taxi article
25 Nov 2020

I want to swap the Tokyo Metro for a buffalo taxi

Is it time to quit the metropolis and move to a remote island? Guest writer Mac Salman explains why he’s considering quitting Tokyo for good.

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Sharing to succeed article
18 Nov 2020

Sharing to succeed

Here’s a powerful idea on gaining a fresh perspective on business, courtesy of one of Japan’s leading executives.
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In Celebration of the Japanese toilet article
11 Nov 2020

In Celebration of the Japanese toilet

Most visitors to Japan vividly remember their first encounter with a high tech toilet. Here's our beginner's guide.
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Guo Pei – The Chinese fashion star who loves Japan article
4 Nov 2020

Guo Pei – The Chinese fashion star who loves Japan

Vogue says: “Guo Pei inhabits a creative universe all her own, with clothing that is both sumptuously opulent and theatrical.”
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Webinar women – this is your time to shine! article
28 Oct 2020

Webinar women – this is your time to shine!

Lockdown's tough for everyone but for women in Japan, it offers a chance to reset the work life balance and maybe raise one's profile.
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Challenging China: The Role of the Quad podcast
17 Oct 2020

Challenging China: The Role of the Quad

America says Asia needs its forces in the region to counter China's challenge. But does raising the stakes increase the risk of war?
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Betting on the Sogo Shosha podcast
17 Oct 2020

Betting on the Sogo Shosha

In a surprise move, America's master investor has thrown more than six billion dollars at Japan's trading houses, the sogo shosha. What return does he expect?
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About Japan Story


Are you ready to read unexpected stories about life in Japan? This website brings you hundreds of original articles and new ones are posted every week.

 

I’m a former BBC correspondent in Tokyo and now a freelance writer and editor, specialising in Asia. I start by looking at themes about Japan which are being reported in the news and then I try to go beyond the headlines. Many posts cover issues relating to politics, news and current affairs. 

 

There are fun pieces, too. Inside you’ll find tales of ghosts, wild animals and even monsters that eat people’s dreams. 

 

I’m particularly grateful to the guest writers who have contributed their own perspectives on Japan and I welcome suggestions for other topics. Please read on, as we tell Japan’s many stories.

 

 

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