Business and Economy

Japan Thinks The Cell Phone Bill is Too Damn High

People say cell phone plans in Japan are expensive and hard to understand. Here's how the Japanese government is responding.

COVID-19 and the Rise of the “Singles Customer” in Japan

COVID-19 has more businesses catering to people who want to enjoy some time alone with their favorite person: themselves!

With Japan’s New State of Emergency, Restaurants Cry Foul

Restaurants and bars are the Japanese government's latest scapegoat as it declares a new state of emergency with little economic assistance.

As COVID-19 Spikes, Otoshidama Go Cashless in Japan

Thanks to COVID-19, the Japanese custom of otoshidama is going the cashless route this year - and some people couldn't be more happy.

Go To Telework…On the Narita Express?

Who wants to work on a train to nowhere? JR East will find out as it turns its famed airport shuttle into a remote work experience.

Two Konmaris: How Cleanliness Guru’s Marketed in the West

Two different YouTube channels for Kondo Marie fans highlight fundamental differences in Western vs. Japanese marketing.

“Logical Harassment”: The Latest Curse of the Japanese Workplace?

Is it "harassment" to batter your colleagues and loved ones with logic? A new concept goes viral in Japan - and is met with skepticism.

The 1 Yen Coin Moves Closer to Its Inevitable Doom

Japan's modern 1 yen coin has an interesting 65-year history. But could cashless and COVID-19 soon make it a relic of the past?

Japan Manager Scolds Employees for “Odd” Snack

A manager told a magazine about how he scolded employees over their choice of snack food - prompting people on Twitter to ask what exactly he was thinking.

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