JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japan’s Hot New Buzzwords Tell the Story of 2022
The hottest new words and phrases of 2022 tell a story of political and economic upheaval, as well as a tale of…
economy
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE
LIVING IN JAPAN
This Might Be the Worst Time to Work in Japan
Many dream of working in Japan. But a cheap yen and stagnant wages are making it harder - and driving even Japanese…
TECHNOLOGY
Robot Testing in Fukushima: From Hoofbeats to Rotors
As Fukushima Prefecture continues to recover from the triple-disaster of a decade ago, a new Robot Testing Field hopes to do its…
FOOD
In Japan’s Unique Wagyu Olympics, It’s Beef vs. Beef
It's a hell of a meat-ing: Japan's finest cows face off against one another in a five-day competition set to draw 290,000…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Konbini: Japanese Convenience Stores and Life in Modern Japan
Convenience stores ("konbini") in Japan are everywhere. But what do people use them for? A look at konbini and everyday life in…
ENTERTAINMENT
Will Voice Actors Quit Over Japan’s New Tax Law?
A new tax system in Japan may expose creators' identities - and a voice actor says it could cause many of her…
TRAVEL
Japan (Finally!) Announces Full Opening for Visa-Free Tourism
Japan is finally open for tourists again! Details on what's been changed - and when you can start packing your bags.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
It’s Official: Japan’s “High-End” Shokupan Bread Boom is Bust
It was fun while it lasted. But it seems that Japan's boom of classy shokupan bread shops (yes that's a thing) has…