BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
A Major Inconvenience? Citing Overwork, 7-11 Owner in Osaka Stops 24/7 Operation
A 7-11 franchisee who's "on the verge of working to death" said he's shortening his store's hours - a move that has…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
“Part-Time Terrorism”: Japan Aghast Over Videos of Food Mishandling
A viral trend of culinary terrorism by part-time workers makes Japanese customers question if they can trust what they're eating.
TECHNOLOGY
As Tourism Skyrockets, Japanese Airline Equips Baggage Handlers with Power Suits
Cyborg baggage handlers? An influx of foreign visitors forces one airline to find an inventive way to handle the load.
SOCIETY
“Wild Beast” of Japan Women’s Judo Retires to Sell Ice Cream
A judo champion leaves a room full of reporters in shock with her plans for the future.
TECHNOLOGY
Cashless Payments in Japan Accelerate – and May Doom the One Yen Coin
Cashless payments are accelerating, even among the elderly - and it appears the one yen coin might not survive their onslaught.
SOCIETY
“Drop Dead”: Why Harassment By Customers is Spiking in Japan
Why are Japanese customers getting more angry and aggressive? Experts cite two key factors.
ENTERTAINMENT
Illegal Hero? China’s Legally Dubious Ultraman Movies Rile Japanese Fans
A Chinese production company continues releasing Ultraman movies that Ultraman's Japanese producers say are illegal. Are they legitimate - or another Chinese…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Why Subway is Dying in Japan – and Why Starbucks Keeps Growing
While Subway stores in Japan shutter left and right, Starbucks thrives. Why has the one failed where the other succeeded?