Watching the Parade From the Edge of the Street
A calm look at the worldwide enthusiasm for AI and robotics, observed from the edge of a parade marching toward a future that hasn’t arrived yet.
Japan’s Inflation Crisis and the Rise of Title Inflation
Japan’s inflation crisis isn’t just about groceries and utilities. A new bubble has emerged: title inflation. Fueled by side hustle gurus and social media exaggeration, résumés now overflow with self‑proclaimed CEOs, strategists, and engineers, leaving language and authenticity dangerously devalued.
Domestic App Scandal: The Illusion of ‘Made in Japan’ Security
A messaging app marketed as “Safe & Secure” and proudly domestic was revealed as digital origin fraud. Echoing Japan’s food mislabeling scandals, the case exposes how rhetoric replaced real IT security and consumers accepted slogans without evidence.
Corporate Kindergarten: The Shinsotsu Myth and Its Specters
In Japan, the “Shinsotsu card” is treated as a rite of passage. But what if this unquestioned ritual is masking a deeper conformity? This essay questions the silent pressures shaping career choices for young adults, and invites readers to confront the quiet absurdities we all see but rarely name.
Louder than Headlines: The Silence Around Akira Otani’s Dagger Award Win
Japanese author Akira Otani wins the CWA Dagger Award for translated crime fiction, yet major UK media remain silent. A quiet reflection on what goes unspoken.
What Prophecies Reveal Isn’t the Future.
What will happen on July 5, 2025? Prophecies don’t reveal the future, they reflect the present. A long-form opinion piece exploring crowd psychology, the media’s role, and the shifting burden of responsibility in an age of uncertainty.
