- An in-depth story from Jean Hopfensperger of the Star Tribune about a special volunteer who is bridging the gap between St. Paul, Minn. and Japan.
- A diminutive Hawaii-born tea master teaches students the beauty of tea.
- Japanese cell phone company Wellcom unveil a new $500 phone that looks like a teddy bear. Here’s what it would look like while in use.
- The LPGA’s controversial new English language policy is feeling criticism from various ethnic organizations.
- Video game powerhouse Electronic Arts is looking to add more Japanese developers to its team.
- Sara Neufield, a former teacher in Japan and a blogger from the Baltimore Sun, outlines the difference between Japanese and American classrooms.