Living in Japan
Immigration to Japan Sets New Record for 12th Year Running
Thanks to a labor shortage, immigrants continue to flock to Japan looking for new opportunities.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Living in Japan
Travel
Japan Tourist Attraction Issues “White Taxi” Warnings to Tourists
Here's why police around Himeji Castle are telling tourists that if the plate is white, you should say "thanks, I'm alright."
Japanese Language
Event in Kyoto Celebrates Area’s “Culture of Unkindness”
How about some bubuzuke? A recent event in Kyoto tested people's ability to pick up on the REAL meaning behind seemingly bland…
Society
Child Suicides in Japan Hit Record Number as Overall Suicide Rate Drops
The number of suicides among school-age kids has hit an all-time high. Experts say that requires new strategies.
Travel
Japan Retro Toy Museum Closes Because Customers Keep Breaking Things
The owner says he's "heartbroken" that he has to close the toy museum in Niigata Prefecture because some parents can't control their…
Travel
Special Udon-Themed Hotel Room in Shinjuku is Already Booked Solid
You may have missed out on the noodle room but not to fear - the Washington Hotel has other themes waiting for…
Travel
New “Flat Sleeper” Bus Will Let Japan Fans See Idols While Skipping Hotels
A new "full flat sleeper" design debuting in March will attempt to make using a night bus for concerts a less tiring…
Food
Lawson’s “Transparent Flan” Is Japan Konbini’s Latest Fun Offering
It's a dessert you can literally see through. Lawson tries to keep its lucky marketing streak going with its latest oddity.