Business and Economy
Costco Japan Pays Workers a Fair Wage, Local Businesses Seethe
Costco Japan says it'll pay a higher than market wage in all its warehouses countrywide. That has some local business owners fuming.
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Business and Economy
Japanese Language
Three Japanese Train Station Names That Even Native Speakers Find Hard
Having a hard time pronouncing these train station names in Japanese? Don't worry - most native speakers didn't get them right, either!
Society
Many Japanese Schools Ban Sunscreen. That Might Be Illegal
Japanese parents are complaining online as schools continue to prevent students from using sunscreen, despite hotter-than-hell temps.
Law & Crime
Osaka Man Mistakenly Jailed Twice for 40 Days, Cops Apologize
Police arrested an Osaka man on suspicion of making online threats. And then arrested him again. Turns out they had the wrong…
Law & Crime
Narita Legislator Accused of Extorting Sexual Assault Victim’s Family
A Narita city legislator accused of sexual assault is now facing another charge - for attempting to coerce the victim into silence.
Food
Domino’s 600g Pickles Pizza Hits Japan for a Limited Time
Delicious? Or something you'd eat only on a dare? Domino's Japan is betting that local consumers like pickles. Like, LOTS of pickles.
LGBTQ
Partnership Systems for LGBTQ Couples in Japan Now Cover Over 70%
Partnership systems for same-sex couples in Japan are close to covering the entire population - but are no substitute for true equality.
Law & Crime
Foreign Residents Decry Japan’s “Legal Worker” Campaign as Harassment
Japan's Immigration Services Agency is cracking down on illegal work - but some say their "awareness campaign" encourages harassment.