economy

TECHNOLOGY

Will Japan Ever Go Cashless?

Less than 20% of all financial transactions in Japan are cashless. Learn why that is, and why the government wants to change…

CULTURE

A Tansu Full of Dollars: Why Japan Has Such a Hardcore Savings Culture

Why does Japan save more money on average than the rest of the world?

SOCIETY

De-Population in Japan: No Easy Fixes?

The continued downward spiral of Japan’s population hasn't been helped by the slowdown in the Japanese economy. Emma Ford combines personal experience…

ESSAY

Nara Dreamland: How It Became a Nightmare

It was meant to be a paradise. But it ended up a nightmare instead. The story of how Nara Dreamland came to…

NEWS

$30/Month for Unlimited Booze? Restaurants Find Success with Subscriptions

Would YOU pay $30/month for all you can drink coffee? How about $700 for a month’s supply of steak?