BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Cashless Donations at Buddhist Temples on the Rise
More and more Buddhist templates are supplementing donation boxes with cashless donation systems - a trend that has some in Japan's Buddhist…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
To Curb Overwork, Osaka to Shut Down Employee’s Computers
Osaka Prefecture will implement a clever method to stop employees from putting in overtime. But will it do anything to change the…
FOOD
Video: Sayonara, Conveyor Belt Sushi?
Many of you have heard about or eaten at a revolving conveyer-belt sushi - or kaiten-zushi - restaurant. What most people don't…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Microsoft’s Four-Day Workweek in Japan Isn’t New
Microsoft's experiment with the four-day in Japan has gained a lot of attention. But they're not the first company in Japan to…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Reacts to The Shop at KonMari
Should a self-defined minimalist be selling $200 tea containers?
WOMEN
Sexist Rules on Glasses Stir Backlash in Japan
An article on the experiences of women who were forbidden from wearing glasses at work goes viral - and has many Japanese…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
New Japanese Words Describe an Eventful 2019
The annual list of hot new Japanese words provides valuable insights into the ideas and events that dominated the country this past…
FOOD
Why the “Strong Highball” is Booming in Japan
A popular line of alcoholic drinks is bucking Japan's drinking decline. Here's why it's so cheap - and why some experts are…