PinnedPublished inJaponica PublicationJapan Ranks Last in Optimism — But Is That the Whole Story?A simple restaurant review that says so muchFeb 27A response icon7Feb 27A response icon7
PinnedPublished inJaponica PublicationWhat “Reading the Air” Taught Me About Japanese LifeDifferent cultures, different rhythms — what I learned from navigating both worldsJan 17A response icon9Jan 17A response icon9
PinnedPublished inJaponica PublicationPerfectionism in Japan: Why Speaking English Feels So HardPerfectionism makes sushi an art — but it keeps 88.8% of Japanese silent in EnglishJan 14A response icon19Jan 14A response icon19
Published inFourth WaveDo You Have to Become Japanese to Belong? One Woman’s StoryTokyo can be isolating — but one woman found connection by building her own communityMar 10Mar 10
Published inFourth WaveIn Japan, the Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered DownBut what happens when you can’t help but stand out?Feb 15A response icon2Feb 15A response icon2
Published inAbout Me StoriesThe Truth About Building a Startup as a ForeignerJapan is not the easiest place to validate a startup idea — but here’s what it takes to make it workFeb 13A response icon2Feb 13A response icon2
Published inThe Weathered PublicationThe Poison That Lingers: What Minamata Bay Taught Us About JusticeA poisoned city. A corporate cover-up. The fight for justice isn’t over.Feb 10A response icon2Feb 10A response icon2
Published inJaponica PublicationNetworking in Japan: What’s Holding Pros Back and How to Fix ItIt’s not just shyness — it’s history, hierarchy, and habit.Jan 23A response icon3Jan 23A response icon3
Published inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Miki ToyotaIn Japan, I was taught not to ask ‘why’ — here’s how I made curiosity my strength.Jan 16A response icon5Jan 16A response icon5
