US-China trade war and Brexit expose ‘complexity’ of global trade

Leading Japanese economist highlights dangers of protectionism with modern supply chains

All hail the Japanese Film Festival in Ireland

Delicate drama ‘Her Love Boils Bathwater’ is critics’ choice for best film

Teaching in Japan, where students bow at the staffroom door

I was shocked at the long working hours Japanese teachers have compared with Irish teachers. One teacher felt guilty taking holidays because he felt it was his duty to contribute to society

The dance of the cherry trees

An Irishman’s Diary about a botanical star of the east

My Education Week: Barbara Geraghty, lecturer in Japanese, University of Limerick