economy

ENTERTAINMENT

Otaku Apocalypse: Good Smile Restricts US Purchases Amidst Trump Tariff Chaos

The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.

INSIDER

[Insider] Free Money…Or Tax Cuts?

Will Japan hand out free money again to offset the effect of Trump's tariffs? Here's why many aren't keen on the idea.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japanese Consumers Groan As Rice Prices Just Keep Climbing

Some experts say a third release from the country's reserves might not have any effect and that prices will remain high until…

TRAVEL

Will Japan Eliminate Tax-Free Sales to Tourists Completely?

A growing chorus of voices across the political spectrum says the country should collect the money to improve the lives of its…

INSIDER

[Insider] Is Japanese rice now cheaper in the US? And why?!

One X user who lives in the US reported that she found Toyama Prefecture-manufactured rice in a local US store selling for…

SOCIETY

Survey: 52% of Young Japanese Don’t Want Kids

Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.

FOOD

Noodle-Only Ramen: Japan’s New Hot Food Trend?

Does a big bowl of noodles sound tempting to you? With rising prices in Japan, some are viewing it as an economical…

LIVING IN JAPAN

Study: Hokkaido Residents Would Make Millions If Paid to Shovel Snow

There's less snow to shovel in Hokkaido than ever - but still enough that residents would make bank if paid for their…