Deanna Elstrom

Shifting masculinity: Being a man in Japan

Shifting masculinity: Being a man in Japan

The definition of manhood in Japan is undergoing a major transition, and advertisers need to pay attention, writes Flamingo Tokyo's Deanna Elstrom.

Behind Japan's reluctance to take holidays

Behind Japan's reluctance to take holidays

Until companies work to remove the cultural stigma attached to taking time off, the average Japanese worker will continue to struggle to fully recharge.