Building Co-Existence Towards an Inclusive Japan
Explore how Kodo Nishimura and Juan Pablo Reyes Diaz’s cross-cultural love story ignites Japan’s journey toward LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and true inclusivity.
Indian Democracy Thrives Despite Utter Chaos, Money, Castes
Despite being chaotic and cash-driven, Indian democracy remains resilient—where caste dynamics, money, and mass participation shape the world’s largest elections.
AI in Japan: Challenges, Ethics and Innovation
Japan confronts deepfake threats with new laws, advances ethical AI safeguards, and harnesses cutting-edge HR tech.
Osaka Ranks 7th, Beating Tokyo in 2025 Liveability Index
Osaka outranks Tokyo in 2025’s Global Liveability Index, signaling a shift in Japan’s most livable cities.
Ireland House a “Metaphorical Mingling of Two Ancient Traditions”
We recently enjoyed an exclusive tour of Japan’s newest embassy, located at Ireland House in Yotsuya.
Where is the World’s Best Airport Food?
Tokyo’s Haneda was beaten only by Singapore’s Changi in the latest World’s Best Airport Dining Awards, with Rome Fiumicino in 3rd spot and Narita International landing at 5th.
Which Countries Have the World’s Biggest Black Markets?
Explore the globe’s largest underground economies—discover which countries top the list and what fuels their black markets.
Where LGBTQ+ Visitors are Most Welcome—Or Not
While Japan is not hostile to gay visitors or residents, it comes way down the LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index of 203 countries at 73rd, mainly due to its recently upheld ban on same-sex marriage.
How Happy—or Unhappy—are Your Favourite Cities?
Tokyo ranked a miserable 42nd in the 6th global Happy City Index, which featured 200 locations.
Japan Students Invited to UN Climate Summit at Oxford
Students and educators in Japan and across the world are invited to come together virtually on 6 June for the “Right Here Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit,” hosted by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in partnership with UN Human Rights.
Nobel Laureates, Former Presidents Call For Peace and End to Arms Race
Two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, three former presidents and the eighth United Nations chief visited Japan this week to speak on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II at two events in Tokyo on May 15.
The Dom Pérignon Experience Onboard the Oceania Riviera
Miami-based Oceania Cruises’ Riviera briefly docked at Yokohama in April and invited me to join media colleagues for a special Dom Pérignon Experience pairing luncheon.