Living in Japan
Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping
Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down - and evacuation of residents has been hampered by COVID-19 complications.
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Living in Japan
Business and Economy
Is the Bubble Coming to Japan Again?
Japan might be seeing another economic bubble - but compared to the last one, this one is, as one user put it,…
Social Media
Japan Reacts to the Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake on Twitter
From the humorous to the reflective, people in Japan took to Twitter to share their experiences of this weekend's strong earthquake.
Business and Economy
Shrinkflation: The Truth Behind Japan’s Dwindling Combini Serving Sizes
A viral Twitter post sparks a conversation about dwindling sizes at Japan's convenience stores - but the trend, sadly, is nothing new.
Politics
The Crash and Burn of the Aichi Gubernatorial Recall Campaign
A right-wing campaign to recall a Japanese governor ends in disaster and with its ringleaders facing criminal charges.
Business and Economy
Love and Rockets: Japan Sex Toy Company Aims for Space
A group of rocket enthusiasts is teaming up with one of the world's largest sex toy companies to shoot for the stars.
Business and Economy
Japan is Quietly Facing an Energy Crisis
A spike in electrical usage and a dip in solar energy output is raising fears that Japan could soon find itself in…
Women
COVID-19 Disproportionately Affecting Women and Children in Japan
A new study from Japan adds more evidence that the pandemic is having a lopsided impact on women and children.