This is outside of my normal software-focused beat, but I met some folks who were very interested in public policy recently. I found, to my surprise, that I probably understand one innovative Japanese tax policy better than very well-informed people … Read more
Published on December 14, 2021 Brownstone Institute By Aaron Kheriaty Japan’s ministry of health is taking a sensible, ethical approach to Covid vaccines. They recently labeled the vaccines with a warning about myocarditis and other risks. They also reaffirmed their … Read more
The Nihon Shoki records the arrival of Chinese paper and ink to Japan. We know from Nihon Shoki (the Chronicles of Japan) that Doncho, a Korean Buddhist priest, brought Chinese paper and ink to Japan in 610 C.E. At the … Read more
An all-double-decker E4 series shinkansen bullet train is seen at JR Niigata Station in the city of Niigata. (Mainichi/Yosuke Tsuyuki) NIIGATA — Japan’s only all-double-decker shinkansen bullet train E4 series is set to be retired from regular operations on Oct. … Read more