Finnish diplomat publishes a book in Japan

The ikumen-themed book opens a new angle to Finland among Japanese.Sauna, aurora, design, Moomin, Santa Claus, xylitol, education... These themes often come into the minds of Japanese people when thinking about Finland. The new word on this list is ikumen, which in Japanese means men who have an active role in child-rearing. Mikko Koivumaa, Counsellor, Press & Culture at the Embassy of Finland in Tokyo, recently wrote a book on ikumen. More...