WOMEN
Men Vastly Outnumber Women on Okinawa’s Outlying Islands
You'll find a lot of natural beauty on Okinawa's outlying islands. There's something that's harder to find, however: women.
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WOMEN
TECHNOLOGY
Japanese Konbini Uses Overseas-Operated Avatars for Night Shifts
How do you keep konbini in Japan operating 24 hours a day during a labor shortage? Lawson thinks it has the answer.
SOCIETY
Akita Governor Says He’d Threaten to Send Bears to People’s Homes
The governor of Akita Prefecture has some choice words for people who object to Akita City's decision to exterminate a bear that…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Half of Japanese Businesses Say 1500 Yen Hourly Wage “Impossible”
Prices continue to climb in Japan while wages remain stagnant, putting many in a rough spot. The government says it wants to…
SOCIETY
One Week After Bear Occupation, Japanese Supermarket Finally Reopens
An Itoku supermarket in Akita City finally re-opened after a bear invaded and occupied it for over two days. While residents are…
TRAVEL
Be a Japanese High Schooler in New Tourist Experience
Wanna attend a Japanese high school like in your favorite anime? A company in Japan is inviting tourists to attend an abandoned…
SOCIETY
Tokyo Residents Sue Over Daycare Kids Being Noisy
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against a daycare brought by residents of Nerima who claimed the kids' noisiness violated their…
TRAVEL
Why Is Osaka Expo a Bust With Japan’s Inbound Tourists?
The Osaka Expo takes place next year. But does anyone care? A lack of support among inbound tourists as well as its…