The Globalist

How Japan’s culture of overwork and lack of personal space makes life even more difficult for men than women.

Explaining one of the world’s most unique culinary traditions.

Every country I have lived in has had a history of culture wars, but at the same time also a history of cultural cross-fertilization.

Japan’s long history of mask-wearing may be the global future.

Reflections on the futility of food nationalism.

Why the Japan-India relationship refuses to take off.

Despite a similarity in temperament, Europe and India struggle to enhance their partnership. Why?

This year’s big Oscar-winner indicates that the U.S. and China are two sides of the same coin.

A real-life guide to the befuddling world of Chinese naming conventions.

Beards can be acts of masculine messaging. Narendra Modi is using his beard for identity politics.