Business and Economy
With Japan’s New Money Out, Whither the 2000 Yen Bill?
There's a lot of excitement around Japan's new money. But what will happen to the increasingly rare 2000 yen bill?
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Travel
Racing into Trouble: The Real-Life “Mario Kart” Saga in Tokyo
Ever wanted to drive a real-life "Mario Kart" around Tokyo? You can - but many people who live in Tokyo really wish…
Business and Economy
Why Japan’s Konbini are Increasingly Powered by Foreign Exchange Students
Labor-strapped convenience stores in Japan are increasingly turning to exchange students to work the shifts Japanese workers don't want. In some cases,…
Society
Could Japan Become Anti-Child as Population Declines?
More people are remaining single and childless than ever in Japan. Could that feed into existing anti-child sentiments in the nation and…
Travel
New Survey Reveals Top Tourist Troubles in Japan
What do tourists struggle with the most in Japan? A new survey by the Japanese government contains some intriguing answers.
Living in Japan
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…
Law & Crime
Japan’s Supreme Court Rules Forced Sterilizations Were Unconstitutional
Japan's Supreme Court says that the country's former eugenics law violated the country's Constitution, opening the door for compensation.
Business and Economy
Will Toyota Implement a Four-Day Work Week?
As workers continue to struggle with work/life balance, Toyota may become the latest Japanese company to implement a flexible work schedule.