LIVING IN JAPAN
Kyoto Cracks Down on Barkers in Tourist Trap Districts
A revised law aims to eliminate harassment of locals and tourists from Kyoto's top tourist areas. But will it work?
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LIVING IN JAPAN
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The 1 Yen Coin Moves Closer to Its Inevitable Doom
Japan's modern 1 yen coin has an interesting 65-year history. But could cashless and COVID-19 soon make it a relic of the…
FEATURED
White Day in Japan Doesn’t Solve Gender Gap Issues
White Day is a holiday in Japan believed to solve the gender gap issues created by Valentine's Day. But does it really?
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
You Can’t Do That in Japan (Anymore!): Hanzawa Naoki and Japan’s Modern Business World
The revival of a popular drama is met with huge fanfare and ratings - but some are pointing out that its depiction…
TECHNOLOGY
Robot Izakaya: A New Level of Contactless Service
As Japanese restaurants and bars open back up after the state of emergency, some are looking to modern technology to help enforce…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Manager Scolds Employees for “Odd” Snack
A manager told a magazine about how he scolded employees over their choice of snack food - prompting people on Twitter to…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Some Japanese Izakaya Go Virtual During COVID-19
From free high-speed wi-fi to shamizen serenades, enterprising bar owners in Japan are going virtual to soften the damage wrought by COVID-19.
SOCIETY
Japan’s Night Workers Left Adrift in COVID-19 Response
The Abe government's complicated COVID-19 compensation plan leaves out a lot of people - including most of the women who work in…