Bibliography

Publications by Will Tyrman

2009

Hosokawa, Kansai Scene, November 2009

      – Will history repeat itself in Japan as for the second time in its history an opposition party has won a general election. Hosokawa paved the way for other parties but his own government collapsed in less than a year.

Osaka European Film Festival, Kansai Scene, November 2009

     – Preview of the annual film festival in Osaka including films from across Europe, parties, educational events and 12 premiere screenings.

Hiking The Midosuji, Kansai Time Out, September 2009

    – The author takes on the elements to walk 30km through Osaka city following the trajectory of its first underground line. The line cuts through some of the major parts of the city.

Kishiwada, Kansai Time Out, August.

     – The author briefly reviews some lesser known highlights of his old haunt, Kishiwada in Osaka prefecture.

 

Sour Strawberries – Review, Kansai Scene

    – German filmmakers have made a documentary about the experiences of guest workers and foreigners of Japanese descent in Japan. This is a review of a shocking documentary that needs to be seen by anyone interested in Japan.

Monster Parents, Kansai Scene,

    – Japan has a social problem, the rise of monster parents. The article looks at their demands and how they came about.

Money Matters, Kansai Time Out

     – In China a businessman tried to beat the economic downturn with the 100 Yuan challenge. How would such a challenge work in Japan. The author tries it and completely fails.

Taketomi, Kansai Time Out, May 2009

     – The author’s debut article, he takes a lesser travelled path to the remote southern island of Taketomi and falls back in love with Japan again.