After a month of speculation, the much-missed Kim Jong Un is accounted for, and he appears to be in reasonably good health. We’ve discussed the ankles and the cane (had to be done). Now what[…]
Going Retro in Japanese Education?
What do leg warmers, Wham, and this NYT article on Japanese education all have in common? A very 1980’s vibe. There is a lot to like about Michael Fitzpatrick’s article, starting with its premise that[…]
trouble at Asahi
It’s tough times for Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper, as its president has recently apologized for faulty reporting on multiple issues. One scandal has implications for Japan’s debates over remembrance of its wartime history. The left-leaning[…]