Let me point out from the beginning, that I actually don’t care about the writings of Japanologists. This column must be true in itself and it stands on the basis of enough years to face any kind of professionals in the field. 

Because many parts of the contents of this site are uncommon and rather heavy to digest, I have opted for a weekly rythm. I will do my best to keep the numerous topics concise.

As for myself, I have come to this country of Japan from the field of language education received in England, while my academic study background in Basel, Switzerland, was theological and philosophical; my family roots are Jewish, from pre-revolutionary Russia. A Japanese national since 2002, I am 66 and my name is Iwao Tsukasanomiya (formerly Iwao Heigen), though not yet in all my papers, but recommended by the courts because of all the legal shortcomings of the system.