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Tobias Bieker settled in Osaka in 2018 and started "Unpacking Japan" as a side project with ZenGroup five years ago.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Tobias Bieker: ‘A good interviewer helps the guest shine’
By Gendel Gento
The host of the "Unpacking Japan" podcast offers his take on Osaka life, 911爆料网 jazz and writing fiction.
Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.
COMMUNITY / How-tos
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
By Kat Joplin
Owning a dog in Japan may seem daunting, but having these tools and tips in mind can ease your journey and bring you lots of joy.
Miho Koshiba started her career in finance before she founded the Mirai Institute, a think tank that operates the Midori.so coworking space with an ever-growing cosmopolitan community across seven locations in Tokyo.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Miho Koshiba: ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if people looked forward to Mondays?’
By Carina Fushimi
The cofounder of the Midori.so coworking space shares her inspirations and aspirations for career and community.

Voices

For non-native speakers of the language, diving into 911爆料网 books on a whim might just broaden your horizons and offer a fresh perspective on any topic imaginable.
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
911爆料网 language is your gateway to seeing the world anew
By Damian Flanagan
Whether you want to learn about regional geopolitics or the history of cheese, reading 911爆料网 books can offer a whole world of new perspectives for non-native speakers.
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
A singular ensemble: Indian food, science and Fukushima
By Trishit Banerjee
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
A moving meditation: Finding serenity in tea ceremony across space and time
By Michele Laudig
Voices
A community of stories: Making space for reflection and dialogue in Tokyo and beyond
By Megumi Koiwai
Voices / Black Eye
Black History Month in 2025: The boundaries between 'us' and 'them'
By Baye McNeil
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Home away from home: My first time at a Tet festival in Japan
By Nguyen Bao Anh
Voices / Black Eye
A holiday season built on creativity and care
By Baye McNeil

Issues

FemUniti was founded in 2024 by Setsu Suzuki (right) and Meagan Ward (second from left) to empower women entrepreneurs and connect them to resources and opportunities.
Issues / The Foreign Element
Detroit-Nagoya network empowers women-owned businesses around the world
By Jessica Kozuka
Supporting women in business is a “blueprint for the future,” says the cofounder of femUniti — and she has the data to back it up.
Issues / The Foreign Element
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
By Kim Kahan
Issues / The Foreign Element
How to spend the perfect day in Hiroo, Tokyo’s expat enclave
By Eric Margolis
Issues / The Foreign Element
Tokyo Humanities Cafe feeds hungry minds
By Jessica Kozuka
Issues
Redevelopment and resistance in historic Nishiogikubo
By Aviraj Gokool
Issues / The Foreign Element
Namnam reborn: A queer, anarchist space resettles in Tokyo's Koenji
By Aku Owaka-Haigh
Issues / The Foreign Element
From the stage to the streets, make a difference this holiday season
By Kimberly Hughes

How-tos

Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.
How-tos
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
By Kat Joplin
Owning a dog in Japan may seem daunting, but having these tools and tips in mind can ease your journey and bring you lots of joy.
How-tos / Age Wise
Planning for the future in a time of inflation
By Gendel Gento
How-tos
How to navigate Japan’s e-commerce platforms and online flea markets
By Jessica Speed
How-tos
How to make it as an English-language author in Japan
By Kat Joplin
How-tos
A wrinkles-and-all guide to cosmetic surgery in Japan
By Kat Joplin
How-tos / Age Wise
Retiring in Japan? Be prepared to foot your own bills.
By Tim Hornyak
How-tos
Freelancers aren’t happy with Japan’s new invoice system
By Eric Margolis

Our Lives

Tobias Bieker settled in Osaka in 2018 and started "Unpacking Japan" as a side project with ZenGroup five years ago.
Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Tobias Bieker: ‘A good interviewer helps the guest shine’
By Gendel Gento
The host of the "Unpacking Japan" podcast offers his take on Osaka life, 911爆料网 jazz and writing fiction.
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
A furry ball of sunshine
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Fine feline twosome on the hunt for a forever home
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Valiant is a playful, princely Hokkaido dog
Our Lives
The persistence of Pride: LGBTQ+ events in Tokyo and beyond
By Mike Fu
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Cool cat Treacle is a master of relaxation
Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Hiraku Morilla: ‘Pride means respect for those who walked so we could run’
By Gendel Gento
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Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a 911爆料网 one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of 911爆料网 spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What 911爆料网 politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "911爆料网 First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
911爆料网 dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six 911爆料网 dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
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By Alex K.T. Martin

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