Get a snapshot of what readers in Japan were buying during Japan’s second pandemic year. 

These are the articles we shortlisted out of the 137 features we published in 2021.

Bohdan Tereta on his systems-thinking approach to handling remote-work challenges, his favorite tools and processes, what it’s like to work at SmartNews, and more.

We asked you for your thoughts on lessons learned, books recommended, best buys, and big news of 2021. Here’s part 2 of what you said.

The man who established Japan’s postal system and helped to realize a modern Japan. 

Well, that was quick.

Insights on the challenges founders face as they deal with “accelerator fatigue,” success metrics while running Scale Osaka’s accelerator program, and much more.

Here are 11 manga loved by Japanese for their depiction of Japanese work life. 

Philippe Khin, at only 25, cracked Japan’s permanent residence visa in 4 years—which usually takes 10 years to obtain. Read about his journey, his startup, and his inspiring work philosophy.

New features—for clearer assessments of your money and your time. Also, a Squid Game meme because it works here (you’ll see).

TOTO’s former chairman on the philosophies and key strategies that helped create the cult-like devotion that TOTO’s toilets inspire today.

Enjoy this candid conversation on growing and leading the BIJ online community!

From a one-room office in Shibuya to the second-largest Salesforce Economy in the world.

It’s been over a month since our first-ever software update, and we’re aiming to make this regular because the updates keep rolling out…

What is it like as an editor of a media company in Japan? How does one choose which stories to pursue and publish? And much more. 

Satoru Iwata was not only a brilliant programmer and innovator—but also famously a forward-thinking strategist regarding the future of Nintendo and its userbase.

For all your listening needs, English-language podcasts by women living or working in Japan. Refresh your listening feed with these amazing finds.

What people often get wrong about marketing, the most recent marketing campaign that caught his eye + prompted action, and much more.

Tax-related considerations that can either help you save on tax or help you have a better grasp of the Japanese tax system—advice for startups & entrepreneurs. 

Everything expats should know about TELL, the hotline & counseling service, saving lives and championing better mental health in Japan.