Tag: japan politics

Why Everyone in Japan Could Be Named Sato-san By 2531

In a future Japan where couples can't choose separate surnames, 2531 could be the era of the Sato-sans, one Japanese university claims.

While it's still low compared to other countries, Japan accepted more refugee applicants last year than ever.

Here and there in Japan, one sees restaurants putting up signs refusing non-Japanese speakers. Is that necessarily a bad thing?

It's the tastiest fish that might kill you. But one elementary school kid in Japan has mastered preparing it so well that he's now certified.

What are the best places around Tokyo to ramble around on foot? Here are the city's most walkable wards, complete with guides.

How far down would YOU go to catch a ride to work? Meet six so-called "mole stations" in Japan that put the "sub" in "subway".