Business and Economy

Separate Spousal Surnames: Japan Business Group Says Law Must Change

Japanese spouses can't legally have separate last names. The head of the Keidanren, Japan's most powerful business group, says that's impeding the success of women in Japanese business - and he's calling on the government to fix it.

Japan Might Be Fishless In 2050 As Catch Declines To Lowest

Japan is known for its seafood. But for how long? Experts warn that the island nation could find itself fishless in the next three decades.

One Japanese Company Entices Workers with $1.22 Bottomless Steak

How do you incentivize workers? One company in Japan thinks they've found the answer: subsidized steak at the corporate cafeteria. Metal parts Castem offers bottomless steak bowls for just 190 yen (USD $1.22).

90% of Japanese Pet Food Company’s New Employees Quit Within Weeks

In Japan, 30% of employees resign from their first jobs. But at Inaba Foods, they're setting new records for attrition. Why were conditions so bad there that 90% of new employees left within weeks?

Japan’s First-Ever Weight Loss Drug Is Approved. But Does It Need It?

Japan - already one of the world's thinnest nations - has its first-ever approved weight loss drug. Will users dig its nasty side effects?

SOD Land, Kabukicho’s “Adult Theme Park”, Running Again After Police Shutdown

Last year, cops shut down a major adult video maker's Kabukicho bar. Now it's back - and its owner is grousing about how much it cost him.

Why Japan’s Ramen Restaurants Keep Going Out of Business

As prices of goods keep rising, ramen shops in Japan are going out of business at an increasing pace. Many blame the ramen "price wall."

Japan’s Technical Interns Could More Easily Switch Jobs Under New Proposal

Japan's technical interns, some of whom suffer horrible abuses from their employers, may soon find it easier to find a new job. Learn more about proposed legal changes - and the abuses technical interns currently face.

Japan Unveils Plans for New Digital Nomad Visa

Japan has released initial plans for its digital nomad visa. How does it compare to what other countries offer?

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