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TRAVEL

Japan To Charge Tourists Consumption Tax and Refund At Departure

Thanks, scammers. Due to some people exploiting the system, Japan will now change how it handles duty-free purchasing by tourists.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

How This Remote Village of Japanese Fishers Got Rich

Not all of Japan's wealthy residents live in cities. Learn how a small Hokkaido village of 2,700 found itself swell with cash.

FOOD

This 30-Year Japanese Whisky Will Now Set You Back $2,425

A bottle of Japan's Hibiki 30 is about to double in price. And it isn't the only Suntory whisky that's getting pricier…

ENTERTAINMENT

Former Company President Arrested in Fake Trading Card Scheme

The former president of a company linked to Animate is behind bars for selling fake Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

English Language School Gaba in Japan Fines Teachers for Cancelling Lessons

Charged for missing work for emergencies? An internal memo to that effect from Japan-based English school chain Gaba went viral. UJ investigates…

TRAVEL

Tourists are Spending More in Japan Than Ever

Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more…

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…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

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…