Life as a Muslim in Japan
Aisha Bibi (Hiroshima) “Muslims are spied on in Japan”—this was the statement that I had read online when I searched
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Entertainment
Cool Japan Wonderland-What’s New at Universal Studios’ Cool Japan 2018
Sabrina Zirakzadeh (Osaka) It’s that time of year again: the moment that puts the “Japan” in Universal Studios Japan. While
Read moreCome On Over to Comic-Con
Chad Grover (Tokyo) The second ever Tokyo Comic-Con took place from December 1st-3rd, 2017, at Chiba’s Makuhari Messe convention center.
Read moreFebruary Releases
Sabrina Zirakzadeh (Osaka) In need of entertainment? Each month, CONNECT brings you the latest information on upcoming releases and events in
Read moreVolunteering on an Oyster Farm by the Sea of Japan
Amberly Young, ALT in Fukui Prefecture Driving down meandering roads along the Sea of Japan, I felt a mixture of
Read moreSpotlight: Jasmine Umeno
When Jasmine Umeno is not busy with her duties as an ALT for elementary and middle schools in Beppu, Oita,
Read moreSpotlight: Sandy Cheng, Kobe/Osaka
Born in Taiwan, Sandy grew up in Brisbane, Australia. She always had a great interest in Japan and began the
Read moreSpotlight: Steve Johnson, Shimane
What started as a brief adventure abroad in 2002 became a decade of community outreach for Steve Johnson. After arriving,
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