Japan’s rising death rate is good business For ENDEX: The End Of Life Exhibition. We discover that it’s more than just Hello Kitty urns!
What happens when technology in Japan develops independently from the rest of the world? A brief history of the Galapagos Effect.
Convenience stores (“conbini”) in Japan are everywhere. But what do people use them for? A look at combini and everyday life in Japan.
The revival of a popular drama is met with huge fanfare and ratings – but some are pointing out that its depiction of Japanese business feels a tad dated.
Nine months into working at advertising firm Dentsu, Takahashi Matsuri committed suicide. Her death sparked reform – but is it enough?
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