In Praise of Mess: Has Kondomania Gone Too Far?
Buddhist monk Kenko Yoshida could be considered a “de-cluttering guru” of the fourteenth century
Scandal at Nissan: How Seven Samurai Toppled a Corporate Tyrant
Not for nothing was their target known as the “Emperor” of Nissan Motors
The Bull Market in Bungaku: Japan’s Literary Revival
Higashino sometimes occupies half the spots in the top 10, rather as the Beatles used to dominate the pop charts
The World Is Bigger Through Kurosawa’s Eyes
Great films travel far through time and place. When viewed by fresh eyes, they become new films.
Lafcadio the Greek: The Man Who Dreamed Japan
He knew all about “this world of reality” – family disintegration, physical handicap, racism, being down-and-out in London and New York
Will the Brave Blossoms Flourish?
The word “rugby” has become one of the “season words” that are an essential component of every haiku.
New Terayama / Moriyama Publication: “Japan, A Photo Theater”
Terayama’s text ranges from a sexual fantasy involving his mother to a prose-poem dedicated to 1960s screen goddess Ayako Wakao.
The Ghosn Shock Should Spur Corporate Governance Reform
Ghosn of Nissan reported to Ghosn of Renault. At Renault too, CEO Ghosn reported to a board of directors led by Chairman Ghosn.
Going, Going, Ghosn: Japan Takes Down Mr. Davos
Such things happen in the West too of course, but never to members of the elite.
Why Mass Immigration Would be Disastrous for Japan
Over the years Japan has learned much that was useful from Europe. Now it has an opportunity to learn from Europe’s mistakes.