I spoke to 100 Japanese seniors, and learnt the secret to a good retirement is a good working life
For the people I spoke to, retirement is understood as an opportunity to live a life for themselves, leading to a journey of ...
Almost 80 years after the end of the Second World War, a small piece of a lost soldier’s life finds its way back to Japan
Toward the war’s end in August, 1945, the 127th Liaison Squadron left India and was ordered to move into position in the ...
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Researcher speaks to 100 Japanese seniors, and learns the secret to a good retirement is a good working life
What makes a good retirement? I've been researching the lives of "silver backpackers": Japanese seniors who embark on a later-life journey of self-discovery. Many experienced Japan's high-growth ...
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9 of the most impactful quotes from 'Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life'
"Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" is an international bestseller and among the most well-known books about longevity. Written by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, the book ...
At 18, she dreamed about moving to Japan. When she turned 50, she quit her job and bought an abandoned home near Osaka.
Chani felt stuck in a rut, working 10-hour days as a teacher. "I just can't keep going on this treadmill. I've got to change ...
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Rakugo brings 400-year-old Japanese storytelling to life
The art of Rakugo, a traditional Japanese storytelling performance, boasts a rich history spanning over 400 years. In modern ...
Life-size Japanese dolls ‘outnumber’ people in this village; check why
In Ichinono, Japan, life-sized dolls outnumber people. While some seek revitalisation, community experts caution against ...
Japan’s sake-making up for Unesco Heritage bid even as domestic market shrinks
noting that Japanese alcohol production is essential to various aspects of everyday life, culture and rituals from funerals ...