All You Need is Kill: 2-in-1 Edition by Ryosuke Takeuchi and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, original story by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, and illustrated by Yoshitoshi Abe Before the action packed movie Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt was released in theaters this June, it was a 2004 light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka…
Message from the Editor Following the professional development that resulted from this year’s Skills Development Conference and the possible personal regret from Halloween festivities, November marks a time for many new JETs when things are finally beginning to fall into place. Much anticipated plans for winter vacation are being made in an effort to…
For the first book club of the new JET year, fourteen ALTs found themselves gathering at Tits Park fooled by the weather, wearing layers meant for the previous day’s chill. While waiting for everyone to arrive we made our introductions, some for the second and third time, and were also graced with the presence…
Inside the crowd was unique and varied. Larger men who wistfully looked up at the stage hoping to one day compete or perhaps remembering their own glory days, friends and middle-aged wives smartly dressed shouting words of encouragement to their partners on stage, and then the few photographers and writers scribbling notes on…
If you live in Kobe you recognize that there are many amenities the city provides that are harder to find in other parts of Hyogo. Simply put, we have a Costco! ALTs know just how lucky they are to be in such a great location, this is especially true for those who are avid…
This month we’re branching out from the usual coverage of Japanese current events and taking a look at our neighbors in China (expect to see more updates about regional news in future issues). As many of you are well aware, Hong Kong’s commercial district has been flooded with protestors, the majority being students,…
              Although Hyogo Times may have satiated your intellectual and visual cravings with literary and film recommendations, we haven’t forgotten about your auditory needs. In his song “Trenchtown Rock,†Bob Marley sings, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.†However, to suggest that listening to music is merely…
Message from the Editor I don’t know about you, but the end of summer and the beginning of fall have been a perfect combination of work and play. As for the play, this term is filled with so many national holidays the time not spent lesson planning is spent planning my three day weekends….
Still trying to finish those Fistful of Fun books from last month’s recommendation list? Don’t worry if you haven’t, we won’t pile on any more literary works on your September to-do list. Instead we offer you a break in the form of five relevant films that every JET should watch this month. If you…