What If Cancel Culture Were Just Our New Reality?
Dozens of prominent intellectuals got together to write “A Letter on Justice and Open Debate” on the topic of cancel culture. I was hoping for a poignant commentary on modern society. That’s not what we got.
Finding an Apartment in Tokyo: A Mafia Story
Thinking of moving to an apartment in Tokyo? Be ready to pay upfront many times the cost of rent.
My Experience Dating in Japan—The White Guy Perspective
A few weeks ago, my good friend Kayo and I decided to do a joint writing project about Japanese culture and society. After all, such a complex, deep and stratified social framework can’t be understood from any single vantage point—especially not that of white guy who’s only been here a few years. The first topic …
Struggling With Impostor Syndrome as a Foreign Writer
My dream is to be a writer. Why is there a voice in my head telling me I’m a fraud?
What learning a new language can teach us about our own culture
Every language has bias. New languages give us the perspective we need to see that bias.
Time: COVID-19’s Forgotten Victim
For some, coronavirus is stealing lives and livelihoods. But for most, it’s stealing time.
The Weird Things People Say to Foreigners in Japan
As a blue-eyed white European living in Japan, I’m not just a foreigner. I’m a very foreign foreigner. Here’s a taste of some of the bizarre conversations I’m party to on a regular basis.
Beginner Tips that Helped Me Learn Japanese Quickly and Sustainably
Learning a new language is as daunting as it is fascinating. Here’s some advice on how I got started with Japanese.
No, We Shouldn’t Call COVID-19 the “Chinese Virus”
The people of China have plenty to deal with right now without the rest of us adding our bigotry to their misery.
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