CULTURE
What’s Japan Doing for Christmas? Here’s Why Many Say…Nothing
It's beginning to look a lot less like Christmas in Japan. Here's why many say this year they'll be tuning out of…
economy
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CULTURE
INSIDER
Chinese Tourism Cancellations Are Hammering Japan’s Travel Industry
The numbers are clear: China's call for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan is making a dent in the country's…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Japan Continues Cracking Down on Foreigners, for Some Reason
New proposals around property registration and naturalization raise questions around what problem the country is trying to solve.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Japan to Increase Residence Permit Fees Amid Rising Immigration Costs
The move is meant to align with fees set by Western countries - but many residents complain the new rates are exorbitant.
INSIDER
China Warns Citizens to Avoid Japan. Here’s How Both Countries Are Reacting
Why is China using tourism to Japan as a political cudgel? And how are ordinary Chinese citizens reacting to it?
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Is Japan Poor? Konbini’s New “Rice and Sauce” Dish Sparks Social Media Debate
Is Lawson Store 100's new dish a sign of Japan's dire economic straits? Or is it just responding to consumer demand?
INSIDER
Japan’s Obsession With Punishing Foreigners is a Ticking Time Bomb
Japan's ruling class can't admit how badly it's failed the country. So it's blaming foreigners for all its problems instead.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Double-Edged Harmony: What “Hōrensō” Reveals About Japanese Work Culture
Japan’s famous "hōrensō" work mantra promises harmony and trust. Its roots reveal a system that also silences and protects power.