A Monkey, a Man, a Forest

Definitely read this story; サルと人と森. It was written over 100 years ago but has a most relevant message for our times. (The author is one Ishikawa Takuboku.) In the coming weeks I will be providing serial translations of this extremely rare text.

University Cafeteria

The daily special. Still just 500¥ despite price increases on just about everything over the past year.

Get Out and Vote

There's an upcoming election, and local secondary-school students have submitted original posters urging those 18 and older to perform their civic duty. A common theme: your vote can change the future.