Tim OdagiriMar 11, 20212 minRemembering the Tōhoku Earthquake and TsunamiTen years ago, on March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the northeast coast of Japan triggered a tsunami that devastated a large...
Tim OdagiriFeb 3, 20217 minSenkaku: The Tiny Islands Japan and China Keep Fighting OverWhen it comes to world affairs, even small things can cause significant conflicts. And “small things” is the perfect description for a re...
Tim OdagiriJan 27, 20213 minThe Many Political Parties of JapanToday I am going to introduce you to the major political parties in Japan. Don’t get too excited; as is the case with other countries, th...
Tim OdagiriJan 20, 20212 minYour Japanese Bank Account and the US GovernmentYou can’t avoid death or taxes, and if you are an American citizen or recognized alien, you can’t avoid reporting your Japanese bank acco...