Jim Luce Writes on Japan & Japanese-Americans

A collection of stories rooted in deep personal and professional connections to Japanese culture. Jim’s fascination with Japan began during his undergraduate years as an East Asian Studies major, leading him to spend his junior year at Tokyo’s prestigious Waseda University, where he immersed himself in the language, customs, and daily life of Japanese society. This formative experience opened doors to his first professional role with a Japanese bank, providing him with unique insights into both the business culture and personal relationships that define modern Japan. Through these stories, Jim explores the rich tapestry of Japanese life and the Japanese-American experience, drawing from his academic foundation and lived experiences to offer readers an authentic perspective on a culture that has profoundly shaped his worldview.

1. An Eye on Contemporary Japanese Literature (June 19, 2023) [draft]
2. Clouds of Autumn in Hills of Japan (June 24, 2023)
3. College Student’s Journey in Northern Japan’s Cultural Heart (June 20, 2025)
4. Compassionate Heart: A Japanese Women’s Solo Journey (May 23, 2024)
5. Dr. Kazuko Opens Academic Building at Tibetan Orphanage in India (Originally pub. in The Huffington Post, Oct. 13, 2015)
6. Experiencing Junior Year Abroad in Japan (May 24, 2018)
7. Exploring Tradition: Journey Through Japanese Tea Culture (May 15, 2024)
8. Ukiyo-e Master Hiroshige at Art Institute of Chicago (June 26, 2018; republished June 20, 2025)
9. Hokusai’s Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji: Enduring Artistic Legacy (June 25, 202; republished June 22, 2025)
10. Japan Closes Port to Biddle, Luce in 1845; Opens to Perry in 1854 (June 28, 2018)
11. Japanese Holistic Healer in NYC to Build School for Tibetan Orphans in India (originally pub. in Huffington Post, Jan. 24, 2011)
12. Kiyochika Kobayashi at the Art Institute of Chicago (June 26, 2017)
13. Keihan Takahashi: Future of Japanese Volleyball, Global Leadership (Aug. 19, 2024)
14. Mayor of Hiroshima Tadatoshi Akiba on Nuclear Disarmament
15. Mingei: Japan’s Folk Art Movement Thrives in Modern Hands (May 27, 2025)
16. Musical Legend and Peace Activist Yoko Ono
17. Images of My Mentor and Sensei, Dr. Kazuko Tatsumura [draft]
18. Rev. Dr. T.K. Nakagawa, Japanese Buddhist Monk in New York (May 13, 2023)
19. Revisiting Sen Soji Temple in Tokyo: A Journey Through Time (May 1, 2024)
20. Soka Gakkai: With 11 Million Strong, One Person’s Faith is Another’s Cult (April 27, 2024)
21. ‘The Boyfriend’ on Netflix: A Look at Gay Relationships in Japan (Aug. 1, 2024)
22. Tokyo Pride 2025 Amplifies Visibility, Rights for Japan’s LGBTQ+ (June 11, 2025)
23. Tokyo to Tōhoku: JR East Revives Deluxe Overnight Rail Travel (June 19, 2025)
24. Viral Video from Teacher in Japan Reveals Eight Daily Habits (June 6, 2025)
25. Yamaguchi Links Peace to Cultural Preservation in Modern Society (May 18, 2025)

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