Living in Japan

Tokyo Still Ranks as World’s Third Top City – Despite Its Economy

The annual Mori Memorial Foundation Institute's ranking of the world's strongest cities says Tokyo is still number three, behind London and New York. However, the report warned that the city's suck-tastic economy is still sucking.

Why Are Japan’s Young People Fleeing The Country?

Weak yen, stagnant wages, and economic woes are creating a perfect storm, driving more Japanese youth to look for opportunities outside Japan.

As Japan Temps Rise, Are The Trains Too Damn Hot?

Japan's train companies keep some of their cars hotter than others. As climate change advances, riders on social media debate: are the trains too damn hot now? Or are they too damn cold?

Why Popular Anime Tourism Spots Want Otaku to Move In

Would YOU move to your favorite anime? Increasingly, some hardcore fans are doing just that. Here's why some locales in Japan want to convert anime tourism into a longer-term relationship.

Will These Japanese Towns Be Mostly Foreigners by 2050?

As Japan welcomes an increasing number of foreigners per year, one report predicts these towns may be mostly immigrants in a few decades.

Exchange Students to Japan Warn: Japan Isn’t Like Anime

A Japanese reporter asked exchange students what they thought about life in Japan. Their answers, she says, are sobering - and people in Japan should take them to heart.

Pets OK, No Foreigners: The Reality of Housing Discrimination in Japan

What's it like renting in Japan? For many resident foreigners, it's a humiliating ordeal - and it's even worse if you aren't white.

Japan Can Soon Revoke Permanent Residency for Missed Taxes, Forgotten ID

Don't leave your wallet at home: a new law means Japan can kick out permanent residents for not paying taxes - or even not carrying ID.

What Does Japan Think About Its Foreigner Population?

A survey released earlier this year reveals what Japanese citizens think about increased immigration - and shows a substantial split by age.

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