economy

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…

SOCIETY

Polls: Japan Approves of Free High School for All

While some far-right elements oppose the new measure as an additional tax burden, many in Japan seem to favor it.

FOOD

Rice Prices Up 90% in Japan as Crop Crisis Continues

It's getting more expensive to eat rice in Japan, with prices nearly doubling. Will a release of strategic reserves help?

TRAVEL

Tourists Flock to This Hot Hokkaido Spot. Residents Worry Their City is Disappearing

Many restaurants and businesses in the city of Furano love the influx - but others are sick of picking up traveler's garbage.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japan’s Costco Resale Shops Struggle to Distinguish Themselves

There are only 36 Costcos in Japan - but there are nearly three times as many stores whose whole business is reselling…