INTOUCH Magazine
INDEPTH | FOCUS
Raising Their Game
With the first Rugby World Cup in Asia kicking off in Japan this month, can the hosts inspire a generation?
The game was billed as a David versus Goliath showdown, but few rugby fans really believed that minnows Japan would fell South Africa’s mighty Springboks.
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Inland Sea Charm
My list of places to visit in Japan never gets shorter. The country is endlessly fascinating.
This was reinforced during a recent visit to Kure and the Seto Inland Sea. I was dazzled by its beauty, history and innovative local entrepreneurs.
INDEPTH | MARTIAL ARTS
Playing the Hero
When his competitive taekwondo career ended, the Club’s newest martial arts instructor began trading blows on camera.
Chuck Johnson was still new to Tokyo when a student approached him during his English school’s welcome party. Why, the man wondered, did this new teacher look like he could fight off everyone in the room?
INDEPTH | WINE
Damn Fine Wine
Ahead of hosting a wine dinner at the Club this month, actor Kyle MacLachlan discusses his journey from the silver screen to the cellar.
Kyle plays innocents who are interested in the mysteries of life. He’s the person you trust enough to go into a strange world with.”
