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Tokyo 2020: How Japan’s moment of glory has become a millstone for the economy
“Japan is back!” declared Shinzo Abe, the then Japanese prime minister, after he made a surprise appearance dressed…
The Massive Costs Behind The Olympic Games
The 2020 Olympics are finally set to get underway in Tokyo on Friday barring a last minute cancellation amid rising…
How Fukushima Changed Japan’s Energy Mix
The March 11, 2011, Fukushima nuclear incident in Japan made international headlines for months, but it also changed…
Asian Countries Dominate Most Powerful Passport List For 2020
Japan is once again the leader when it comes to the number of destinations a country’s passport can…
Looking Back: What Happened In Pearl Harbor?
7th of December 1941 is the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Prior to this, America was opposed…
Japan & Singapore Ranked Most Powerful According To Henley & Partners Passport Index
Henley & Partners has released their updated 2019 rankings of passport rankings for countries in the world. This…
At The G20, A Focus On Sideshow Diplomacy And Photo Opps, With Limited Material Gains
What a weekend it’s been: global leadership, diplomacy and theatrics, all at play on the world stage. US…
How Japan’s Renewables-Powered Olympics Could Kick Off A Global Race For Clean Energy
Japan is aiming to host the first Olympic Games powered solely by renewable sources. If successful, this could…
Reiwa: The New Japanese Imperial Era
On April 30, 2019 Japanese Emperor Akihito officially abdicated the throne. Now, we are witnessing a new Japanese…
How This Town Produces No Trash
Do you find separating trash by paper and plastic a chore? Then think about the residents of Kamikatsu,…
What Each Of The G7 Countries Wants, And What They Need
With many of the Trump administration’s recent decisions running directly counter to the other members’ interests, the summit…
Never Mind Brexit, Or Even Europe. The Future Is Eurasian.
In this new age, the notion that Europeans are special – that a wall separates them from Asia…
What Would An Earthquake-Proof City Look Like?
Earthquakes don’t kill people (generally), collapsing buildings do – meaning it is cities where the most lives can…
When A Country’s Towns & Villages Face Extinction
It is predicted that 896 towns and villages across Japan will no longer be viable by 2040 (see…
What It’s Like To Live In A Well-Governed Country
What makes a country well-run? Whether minimising corruption or spearheading educational and medical initiatives, governments around the world…
The Spectacular Autumn Colours Around The World
It’s the season for mother nature to dazzle us with golds, reds, yellows and oranges … Our readers…
Why Did Korea Split In Two?
After being part of the same nation for more than a millennium, and having shared a common history;…
Fireworks In Space: Japan Developing Artificial Shooting Stars
Our skies are about to get more colorful in the future as Japanase start-up, ALE is set to…
When Silence Is A Good Thing: Giving Praise In Japan
Japan has always conducted itself by its own set of rules that may seem peculiar — shocking even…
Just When You Thought You’d Love A Tokyo Subway Ride
The Japanese rail network is known throughout the world for its superiority and punctuality. In the capital city…
Japan’s Largest & Sacred Cemetery With 200,000 Monks Buried
In a peaceful wooded area of Wakayama Prefecture, south of Kyoto and Osaka, lies the ancient village of…
Making Your Cities More Beautiful With Living Heritage
Architects, urban planners and government policymakers often aspire to make Australian cities more like Copenhagen. But, for issues…
Fukushima, Five Years, Fears, Fall Out, And The Future
Five years have passed since a massive tsunami washed over the seawall around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power…
Changing The Signs For Changing Times
It still prefers triangles even though the world uses octagons. Japan is considering a revamp of its stop…
Hanami : Japan’s Blooming Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms, and the thousands of tourists that follow them, have descended on Japan. Hanami, or blossom viewing season, traditionally…
And The Lights Go Out : Formula One’s Romance With Cities (Part 3)
Here it is! The last leg of our Formula One cities series. 14: Singapore Grand Prix Circuit…