Book Junky. Japanese/English Translator. Writer.
BBC Article: What the Japanese can teach us about super-ageing gracefully By Johanna Airth 30th March 2020Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, but some of the country’s elderly aren’t slowing down. Mieko Nagaoka first started swimming in her 80s to help recover from a knee injury sustained while practicing Noh, a... Continue Reading →
BBC Article: Five must-read books from Japanese literature By Johanna Airth 18th December 2019With the translation of Japanese literature into English, new meaning is given to the texts which illuminates our understanding of Japanese culture Understanding Japanese culture has fascinated the Western world ever since the country’s trading doors opened up in the 1800s. Eating... Continue Reading →
BBC Article: Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property By William Park and Johanna Airth 15th January 2020Cultural norms, complex religious influences and friendly neighbourhood police officers make losing something in Japan no big deal. But does this tell the whole picture about Japan’s relationship with honesty? For most, losing a wallet or... Continue Reading →
BBC Article: What Japan’s love of nostalgia says about its economy By Yuko Komura (translated by Johanna Airth) 29th November 2019Despite being thought of as being at forefront of cutting-edge technology, Japan maintains a quiet relationship with all things analogue. Nippori, Tokyo is known for its “old-town” vibe, bustling with shoppers in its wholesale district... Continue Reading →
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