Japan - The Temple News

Tokyo lacks sane consumer market, fire safety

08 November 2010 Lee Miller

TOKYO – Now that I’ve passed the halfway point of my stay in Japan and have more time behind me than ahead, I thought I’d take some time to reflect on some things. You learn

Western ideas take backseat in Japan

02 November 2010 Lee Miller

Columnist Lee Miller explains Japanese culture dominates despite Western influences.

Students head abroad for adventure, escape

13 September 2010 Lee Miller

Lee Miller observes how traveling is more than a temporary vacation from home. TOKYO – Soon after I arrived in Japan, I heard an interesting quote from an expatriate. I’m paraphrasing, but he said many

Sweating away stresses of Japan

07 December 2009

In his final column in print, Jimmy Viola reflects on his semester during a retreat to a hot springs spa in Hakone, Japan.

From Japanese TV to the Gingko-covered mountains

30 November 2009

Columnist Jimmy Viola immersed himself in Tokyo culture after an appearance on a variety show.

Nightclubs and characters

09 November 2009

Columnist Jimmy Viola’s Halloween in Tokyo exposed him to the Japan’s satirical perspective of Americans.

Spinning around the globe

03 November 2009

Former Philly disc jockey Brian Durr found his own niche in the underground music scene of Tokyo.

There’s no place like Tokyo

26 October 2009

During a ride on a subway car in Shinbashi in Tokyo, columnist Jimmy Viola was hit with the realization that Tokyo might not feel as foreign to him as he had expected after a month and a half.

Sushi, protests and nerdy chic

13 October 2009

Whether in Akihabara, Shibuya or Harijuku, foreigners visiting Tokyo are bound to stumble upon unique art forms.

Tokyo landmarks yield Japanese treasures

28 September 2009

While wandering throughout Tokyo, columnist Jimmy Viola discovers more Japanese history and culture than he had originally expected.