Japan
Perspectives was a regular feature on this website and its
immediate predecessor between 2001
and 2019. It
gradually evolved into an unlikely mix of humorous, serious,
provocative and poignant pieces on everyday life in Japan. Some
items were fairly recent, some beginning to show their age, others
simply timeless — among them polished pearls that might have been
lost forever. So I decided to bring back a good selection of them, and in
the process repair a
surprising number of broken links still out there on the World Wide Web.
Once again, heartfelt thanks to the knowledgeable and talented writers who supported this project and kindly contributed their thoughtful articles on a broad range of issues. I am sure you will agree that the sum of their combined efforts and considerable experience makes for an engaging and enjoyable read.
David V. Appleyard
