Some Thoughts – And Doubts – About Japan’s Internationalization

February 27, 2014 by Austin 67 Comments

This article first appeared in a truncated version at on the Komaba Times Website, the blog for the Journalistic Writing class at the University of Tokyo -- Anyone living in Japan can tell you that the words … [Read more...]

Wacky Japanese Exercise Equipment Gets Your Face in Shape

November 11, 2013 by John 14 Comments

So you're at the gym, pumping iron as per usual (looking good by the way) when you look in the gym mirror and notice your face is looking a little soft. WHAT!? This is unacceptable. Japan! Get on this - get me some … [Read more...]