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?
In Tokyo, the recent past is often obscured beneath endless concrete. Take a journey through the city’s history to discover why.
Support for Internet Explorer officially ended in June 2022. So why are some workplaces in Japan still writing code for it?
Adults in Japan took to social media to lambaste a new backpack accessory. And then the kids who designed it clapped back.
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