Kiwi Yamabushi

A newsletter by translator and author Hiroko Yoda.

Covering Japanese Music, From The J-pop Industry To The Underground

Get a deeper knowledge of Japan, its history, economics and society, beyond the anime and "crazy Japan" headlines.

About all things Japanese. Society, culture in all its forms, travel, and urban exploration. 3,000 subscribers and followers.

A doctor-curated guide to Japan’s hidden wellness escapes, timeless rituals, and longevity secrets—designed to make you fall in love with Japan again and again.

Your insider on investing in Japan

Japan: a view from the inside (and sometimes the outside looking in)

Articles and essays about Japan and the world, plus content from the archives.

Japan analysis and insights - capitalism that works

The inner and outer worlds of Mat Eric Hart. Artist, field recordist, DJ, sound effects creator and nice guy :)

Stories of nature, travel, and culture from Japan

I post notes meant to make you laugh and write about life, life in Japan and whatever else inspires me from living in the mountains of Yamanashi, Japan.

Unveiling the Real Japan: An American Expat's Inside Look | Hot takes, commentary, and unfiltered insights on life as a foreigner in Japan.

Notes on traveling in Japan for people who already know it, focused on judgment rather than coverage.

Understand the world of today to prepare for the world of tomorrow: AI, tech; the future of democracy, energy, education, and more

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Follow along as I cycle the length of Japan

Personal finance, investing, retirement, and life in Japan

Dispatches from the front lines of Japanese pop culture.

Weekly essays exploring Japan’s history, culture and global connections.

Curious Ordinary is digging a bit deeper into Japanese folklore, religion and culture and sharing discoveries and stories along the way.

The practice and art of photo-video journalism, independent filmmaking, travel writing, occasional gardening, and everything in between.

Profiles of real Japan

David Farrier's weird investigations, quirks & oddities delivered direct to your inbox!

Understand the Japanese Psyche with a local English speaker's perspective

Samuraipunk, cyberpunk, mecha, weird and general scifi. Bi-monthly. Content reviews, creative (person) interviews, crowdfunding projects, original fiction, culture, pop culture, and more. Nothing high-brow. Also see NOTES for more frequent content.

Japanese true crime with a 20-year resident of Kyoto

First-hand stories from Japan. Occasionally some other East Asian nations thrown in.