Feature
The struggle
for justice |
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 Stuck
in a Japanese jail cell, one British man is losing hope of ever
regaining his freedom. The strain of having to serve a 14-year
sentence for a crime he says he didn't commit is taking its
toll on Nick Baker. The Foreigner - Japan took a more
in depth look at his situation, and why his search for justice
has been so difficult. |
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Report
Narrowing
down a teacher's choices |
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 If
you're an English teacher looking for work in Japan, you have
a lot of choices. From all the big teaching companies to the
small private schools, the list sometimes seems endless. The
Foreigner chose two sites found on the web that might make
your search for employment a little easier. |
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Culture
Take a
dip in a watery paradise |
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 Parading
around in your birthday suit with only a facecloth-sized towel
to cover your naughty bits may be a bit daunting to the uninitiated.
Writer Rob Wakulat makes it look easy as he guides us on a tour
of what to expect, and what to look for when taking that first
or fiftieth onsen plunge. Don't knock it 'till you try it! |
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| Editor's Notes |
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| Welcome to the
fifth edition of The Foreigner - Japan. Over the past
several months, the Foreigner has been changing and reinventing
itself with each new edition, and each new story idea that crosses
our path. But with this latest edition, I think I can safely
say we've got a lot to crow about. |
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Column
O-Shogatsu
at Izumo Taisha: A New Year's remembrance |
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 If
you've never been to a Japanese shrine during the New Year's
celebrations, I suggest you take the time and go. And if you're
especially lucky, you'll end up visiting one in the countryside
like I did. |
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News
Facing a new
arms race in Asia |
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 The
North Korean government, wanting the respect – and fear
– that comes with being a nuclear power, is forcing the
United States and other interested parties to use pressure tactics
to stop the communist government. Inadvertently, this pressure
may result in a new arms race in Asia, including Japan. Is the
region ready for the re-emergence of a more militarized Japan? |
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Culture
Culinary
delights hidden in the Gion district |
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 For
those of you have been to Kyoto, Japan, you know what a beautiful
and mysterious place it is. Writer Rob Wakulat takes us through
the Gion district of Kyoto, tantalizing you with his experience
in a wonderful little restaurant that harkens back to an older,
simpler time.. |
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Column
That's
what Japanese are made of |
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 Any
foreigners who come to Japan never go home without having some
part of the culture indelibly etched on their minds. In this
first part of a two part series, Marshall explains his perception
of the Japanese psyche through his observations of the Japanese
culture, and how it relates to others in the global community. |
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