BUSINESS AND 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…
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BOOK REVIEWS
Emergent Tokyo: What Makes Japan’s Capital so Alluring?
Ever wondered what makes up the 'secret sauce' for the world's biggest city? Then this book is required reading.
LAW & CRIME
These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation
What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
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…
NEWS
Japanese Barbie Film Account Apologizes For “Barbenheimer” Meme
Around the world, the Barbenheimer meme has helped launch two Hollywood films into the stratosphere. In Japan, the meme isn't going over…
CULTURE
Licca-chan: The Doll That Spoiled Barbie’s Fame in Japan
Barbie is currently taking the world by storm. But in Japan, the popular doll has never been able to gain a foothold…
HISTORY
The Geisha Who Took Down a Prime Minister
In 1989, Uno Sōsuke burst onto the scene as the new prime minister of Japan. Only 69 days later, he'd resign -…
NEWS
Barbie’s First Wardrobe Was Made In Tokyo
The global hit film "Barbie" is making its way to Japan in a few scant weeks. But did you know that Barbie…