Business and Economy

70% of Japanese Youth Are Financially Dissatisfied, Says Gov. Survey

A Japanese government survey shows that Japan's youth are feeling especially pessimistic about their financial straits - as bad as during the 2008 crisis.

Japan’s GDP Falls to 4th Place Behind Germany: IMF

Move over, Japan: the country's economic power continues to wane as its GDP now places it only 4th in the world. Learn more about the factors battering Japan's economy.

Japan’s Northernmost City Gets Its 2nd Combini Chain

The city of Wakkanai in Hokkaido used to have only one convenience store chain. The next one was 100km off. That all changed this week.

Disgraced Japanese Car Dealership CEO Apologizes for “Blasphemy” of…Golf?

The CEO of Japan's BigMotor got very angry at a press conference - not about the massive fraud his company committed, but over...golf.

It’s So Hot, This Famous Japanese Chocolate is Going Naked

It's one of Japan's favorite chocolate treats. But it's so hot right now that its manufacturer decided the chocolate wasn't worth the mess.

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.

Japanese Company Lets Workers Set Hours, Profits Soar

A Japanese t-shirt company and its unusual CEO are doing business differently - and the employees seem to dig it.

Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for “Sushi Terrorism” Stunt

In the wake of a wave of "sushi terrorism" earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid for over half a million dollars USD. Read more about the lawsuit - and what people in Japan are saying about it.

American-Sized Monster Energy Finally Arrives in Japan

Move over, small puny can. After years of successful sales in Japan, Monster Energy will - finally - be available in its 500ml big-boy size.

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