The weak yen is a big boon to tourists coming to Japan. But for Japanese traveling abroad, it’s forcing them to economize, with some bringing their food with them.
Want to get in some reps but also need to do your laundry AND belt out some karaoke hits? Good news! This gym in Japan’s got you covered.
Tokyo is one of the world’s great cities – something this year’s Global Power City Index seems to back up.
A Japanese government survey shows that Japan’s youth are feeling especially pessimistic about their financial straits – as bad as during the 2008 crisis.
Japan’s extensive expressway network has some of the most expensive tolls in the world. Now, the date for them to be made free has been moved to next century.
The hottest new words and phrases of 2022 tell a story of political and economic upheaval, as well as a tale of foxes and baseball gods.
Many dream of working in Japan. But a cheap yen and stagnant wages are making it harder – and driving even Japanese citizens to leave.
As Fukushima Prefecture continues to recover from the triple-disaster of a decade ago, a new Robot Testing Field hopes to do its part.
It’s been known as the “kingdom of vending machines” for years. So why is the number of vending machines in Japan falling rapidly?
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