by Martin Danker For the third year in a row, the Economist Intelligence Unit has named Tokyo the safest city in the world in their 2019 rankings. Singapore came in second, while Osaka came in third. As it is to be expected, the ranking has created a sense of pride as both Tokyoites, residents, and…

Despite never having met Brad, there was almost an expected sense of familiarity before meeting. I knew we shared some kind of common background hailing from the same alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin; his firm Texan handshake and relaxed demeanor only served to confirm my expectations. He suggested a Japanese restaurant within…