The Art of Presenting in Japan: Merging Tradition with Modern Trends
Ever sat through a presentation and felt like you’ve been transported into a children’s cartoon episode? Well, if you’ve had the pleasure (or bemusement) of viewing some of Japan’s corporate and government presentations, you might just get that vibe. With their vivid colors, quirky animations, and sometimes cartoonish designs, these presentations might make you momentarily […]
Returning to Japan after a trip to India in April 2022
I’m sharing my experience of returning to Tokyo on April 20th from Delhi (India) on an Air India flight that landed at around 11:15 am at Narita Airport. Before landing, the staff handed out the written pledge, the customs declaration form and the immigration form. The pledge and the customs forms need to be filled […]
Vasumati at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo, Japan
Vasumati at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
COVID-19 Update: May 25, 2020 (1)
I have been quite critical of how Japan handled the response to the coronavirus crisis. They did everything wrong, yet, somehow, a month and a half after the state of emergency was announced in the country, today, it has been lifted completely. The number of new infections remains low and the death rate is astonishingly […]
COVID-19 Update: May 07, 2020 (1)
23 new cases reported in Tokyo today. The news outlets in Japan are publishing very optimistic reports saying that the number of new coronavirus cases in Tokyo has remained below 100 for 5 days in a row. But the critical information that is missing from these reports is that only 992 tests have been conducted […]
COVID-19 Update: May 06, 2020 (1)
38 cases reported in Tokyo today. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, these numbers don’t mean much without referencing the number of tests begin conducted. So let’s wait and watch as the Golden Week ends and the medical professionals responsible for conducting tests are all back at work.
COVID-19 Update: May 05, 2020 (1)
58 cases in Tokyo today as testing has dropped drastically during the Golden Week holidays. It will be rather unfortunate if a sharp spike is seen later this week or early next week as the backlog of tests and their results come through.
COVID-19 Update: May 04, 2020 (1)
91 cases reported in Tokyo today. In a disturbing piece of news, a record high of 31 deaths was reported in Japan today, making it very clear that this will be a prolonged fight against the coronavirus pandemic. And with the state of emergency to be extended through May 31st, more uncertainty will prevail in […]
COVID-19 Update: May 02, 2020 (1)
165 yesterday. 160 today. The coronavirus continues to spread in Japan.
COVID-19 Update: May 01, 2020 (1)
And there you go… 165 new cases reported today in Tokyo. Anyone who thinks Japan has this “under control” is truly living in complete denial…