Business and Economy

New Stats Show Remote Work is Working for Japan

New research data shows that remote working works in Japan - and that overworked mothers may be benefiting the most.

Amway Japan Ordered to Partially Suspend Operations for Six Months

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency orders Amway to cease certain operations after reports distributors concealed the company's business model.

Krispy Kreme Japan is Staging a Big Comeback

Just when it looked like it might circle the drain, Krispy Kreme appears to be roaring back to life in Japan. What explains the sudden turnaround?

It’s Official: Japan’s “High-End” Shokupan Bread Boom is Bust

It was fun while it lasted. But it seems that Japan's boom of classy shokupan bread shops (yes that's a thing) has worn out its welcome.

The Number of Vending Machines in Japan is Dwindling

It's been known as the "kingdom of vending machines" for years. So why is the number of vending machines in Japan falling rapidly?

A Popular Japanese Bakery Chain Disappears Overnight

All 28 stores suddenly closed. Lenders and employees left unpaid. Its CEO suddenly missing. What the heck happened to Japan's Bellbe?

Hikidashi-ya: The Shady Business Disguised As Hikikomori Rehabilitation Centers

Hikidashi-ya are self-proclaimed hikikomori “rehabilitation facilities” that claim to be able to treat social withdrawal in children and adults as well as provide mental support and help finding a job. While this sounds like an answered prayer to many parents of hikikomori, the reality is frighteningly different.

The Company NEET: Japan’s Employee Who’s Hardly Working

Not everyone is working hard in Japan. Meet the company NEET, a new species of employee who's flying under the radar.

Time to Pay Up: Campaign Puts Japan’s Uniqlo on Blast

UJ talks with the organizer of a campaign that seeks to make Uniqlo pay back wages to Indonesian workers whom they say the company abandoned.

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