Over nearly four decades, Kazuo and Hiroko Omori have spread and nurtured the seeds of grassroots exchanges around the globe, ...

First, could you tell us about Japan’s current demographic situation and how Houyukai is responding to it? Yes. As you know, Japan is aging rapidly, with more than 30% of the population now over 65.

Minoru Hatanaka, operator of a conveyor-belt sushi chain, knew zilch about how to run a Japanese language school.

Deep Japan is a community-driven platform where long-term residents share authentic insights into Japanese culture, travel and everyday life. Among the writers are Emily Morofushi, who explores the ...