The Japanese diet is known worldwide for being healthy. Not only are Japanese dishes full of natural ingredients and very nutritious, but Japanese people's attitude towards food is also very meticulous. This mindfulness around food and a healthy diet is one of the reasons behind Japan's low...

Today I am going to share with you all the behind-the-scenes stories and how Portraits of Life in Japan has had a real impact on my life. According to my analytics, over 600 listeners around the world enjoyed Portraits of Life in Japan over the past six months. I just want to thank you for being...

Even though the red sun is in Japan's flag, I was surprised when my Japanese language teacher came up with the phrase "the sun is extremely red" when she was teaching us the word "Makka," which means "extreme red." I raised my hand and asked her, "Isn't the sun yellow? At least that's how I...