Deric Margolis News Today

This week, Japan Times climate editor Chris Russell joins us to discuss what researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology are listening to.

Read the Japanese literature piece Musashi Miyamoto, which follows the life and exploits of this famous warrior.

The newest installment of our Fresh Ink series features two excerpts form Japanese literary legend: Osamu Dazai translated into English.

Contemporary Japanese literary icon of freedom, Sakaguchi Kyohei's debut of his self-help-oriented nonfiction writing

At 12, Miku Narisawa experienced a magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed her home. Now she is working to protect it.

If you find the winter in Tokyo too chilling, check out the list of warm places in Japan. Onsen, Fujisan and shrines are featured.

Our guests tell us why anime dominated in 2023, which books stood out among a lackluster crowd and why the Zelda franchise is experiencing a renaissance.

The charge of antisemitism is the last refuge of the truly unpatriotic “conservatives” who act against the interests of America and her people.

Little known story by famous Kenji Miyazawa and translated into English by Eric Margolis. Read Cirrocumulus Clouds by Kenju Miyazawa here!

Reporter Gabriele Ninivaggi joins us to break down how Japan’s digitalization hiccups risk exposing how backward things are.