Tag: japan politics

207 Hours Overtime: Japanese Man in Kobe Worked to Death

A medical resident worked 207 hours of overtime in a month. His case highlights Japan's continuing problem with karoshi - death by overwork.

The Best Combini Protein Bars in Japan

Need a quick snack in Japan while also working on your muscle tone? Here are the best protein bars you can find at most convenience stores.

Japanese User Celebrates Obon with Cucumber and Eggplant Pokemon

A clever social media user in Japan put a modern spin on an Obon tradition, giving their ancestors a ride home in a stylish Pokemon.

Kurdish Residents of Kawaguchi City In Media Spotlight For The Worst Reasons

Kurdish residents in Kawaguchi face scrutiny after an outbreak of violence - and one local party is calling for a foreigner "crackdown".

How Did Shibuya and Shinjuku Stations Become So Hard to Navigate?

Why'd they have to go and make things so complicated? A short history of how Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo developed their bad reputations as Japan's most confusing train stations.

Teacher in Japan Loses Job For Bringing Coca Leaves To Class

A teacher thought they were educating their students - but a controversial "show and tell" left the school board apologizing on national TV.