VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami, it was ...

This blog has looked at lessons education policymakers can learn from high–performing nations in Asia. Today I want to share an example for classroom teachers. Part of the definition of global ...

As the United States struggles to find a safe, smart, consistent way to reopen, it might want to watch what’s happening right now in Japan. In many ways, Japan’s experience of the coronavirus pandemic ...

There is a great deal to remember this week, the one year anniversary of the devastating Tohoku earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis. Few events in recent history have combined to such an intense ...

“In order to comprehend the beauty of a Japanese garden, it is necessary to understand — or at least to learn to understand — the beauty of stone.” — Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) The charming ...

Learn how Japan's real estate crisis led to the Lost Decade and discover the economic lessons that can guide better financial ...