The earthquake that struck Japan on March 11 and the resulting tsunami devastated vast areas of northeastern Japan, left hundreds of thousands of people homeless and killed more than 10,000. On top of all the misery, an out-of-control nuclear plant threatens to contaminate the region. Even though thousands of miles away, the United States feels [...]
The Tokyo Tower - one of the many landmarks of the Japanese capital - is the bright highlight of Tokyo’s breathtaking night skyline. When I took this photo from the Tokyo World Trade Center in June of 2009, I was inspired by the amazing atmosphere of the city. The endless concrete jungle with over 35 [...]
The world’s second-largest economy is officially in deflation now. The price level is falling primarily because of overproduction (partly due to weak exports) and Japanese consumers expecting a further decrease in prices, therefore delaying purchases and saving even more.
The problem is the Bank of Japan can’t really do much about it because the Japanese central bank’s [...]
Shibuya never sleeps. Even after midnight Shibuya bustles with life. The street vendors selling snacks to hungry shoppers never disappear, nor do the crowds of university and high school students, tourists, club hoppers, young restless businessmen and the like. The parties in the countless karaoke boxes continue into the wee hours of the morning.
The world famous intersection [...]
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