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Peter has been on the spot as an long-term observer and participant in the extraordinary highs and lows of the Japan story, commenting on major events as they happened in both Japanese and English language publications.

Curried Narratives: An Indian Revolutionary’s View of Japan

Nair led a kind of Lawrence of Arabia existence, travelling through remote areas of Manchukuo, China and Mongolia

By Peter Tasker | July 31, 2021
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“Runner”: Why We Need the Olympics More Than Ever

Sport may be the only thing left that joins us together.

By Peter Tasker | July 9, 2021
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“Lady Joker”: What Goes Around Comes Around

Employees of socially responsible companies are more likely to lie and cheat than others.

By Peter Tasker | June 19, 2021
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Decolonizing the Curry-culum: Japan’s Indian Connection Part 2

The clash of empires was indeed destined to end colonial rule in Asia, but not in the way that Bose had anticipated

By Peter Tasker | June 12, 2021
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Love, Curry and the Quad: Japan’s Indian Connection Part 1

The nearest equivalent to Nakamuraya today would be a vegan patisserie with gallery and live music space attached.

By Peter Tasker | June 6, 2021
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Goodbye to the Future: The Last Days of the Nakagin Capsule Tower

Hugh Jackman could hardly fit into a Nakagin capsule, let alone perform a credible fight or love scene inside one…

By Peter Tasker | May 8, 2021
Culture Reflections

“AGANAI – Me and the Cult Leader”

As the ancient Greeks insisted, character is fate.

By Peter Tasker | April 24, 2021
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The First Samurai: Remembering Toshiro Mifune

He seems to be made of some harder, denser substance than everyone else

By Peter Tasker | April 17, 2021
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Tokyo Junkie: Robert Whiting’s Japan

The government requested gang bosses to dispatch the most “unpleasant-looking” yakuza to the countryside for “spiritual training,”

By Peter Tasker | March 20, 2021
Culture

Remembering 3.11: Faces and Voices of Resilience Part 2

Wanting good strong coffee and whisky and, most of all, jazz of all kinds, at full throttle, now more than ever….

By Peter Tasker | March 9, 2021
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