American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice Choosing between 50 Shades of Grey and American Sniper as the book to read before its movie adaptation is released in Japan wasn’t too hard of a decision this month. Although I’m sure…
Starting their day by wrapping themselves in scarves and wearing Uniqlo Heat Tech for what they believed would be a typical Japanese winter afternoon, HAJET Book Club members soon found themselves removing articles of clothing (some might think inappropriately) while expressing their surprise at the unexpected heat with comments like, “It’s so hot†and “This…
Wait, do you hear that? Could it be true, has it finally happened!? That’s right it’s January, the start of a new year and you can finally turn the radio on without fearing that your eardrums will be flooded with unforgiving Christmas music. To help you recover from holiday jingle fatigue, take a listen to…
It’s December and the weather has turned bitterly against us. The idea of heading outdoors is growing less and less attractive and we find ourselves wanting to curl up under the katatsu and simply relax. Luckily, this month we provide you with five things to watch as you take a break from last month’s readingsand…
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…
              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…
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…
 You might be skimming through this month’s issue while sitting at your desk, slightly sweating (are they ever going to turn on the air conditioning?) and bored out off your mind, wondering why in the world you have to be at school during the students’ summer vacation. It is a good question, especially for…
Last month Common Sense Media came out with research detailing somber news; current American teenagers are reading far less than teenagers from previous decades. Although the reasons for such a decline are not completely clear, the study does point to advancements in technology as playing a substantial role. Lacking data to present a comprehensive…