Tag: japan politics

Japan’s Northernmost City Gets Its 2nd Combini Chain

The city of Wakkanai in Hokkaido used to have only one convenience store chain. The next one was 100km off. That all changed this week.

Emergent Tokyo: What Makes Japan’s Capital so Alluring?

Ever wondered what makes up the 'secret sauce' for the world's biggest city? Then this book is required reading.

These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation

What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear. A look at karihomen, or conditional release status, in Japan.

Disgraced Japanese Car Dealership CEO Apologizes for “Blasphemy” of…Golf?

The CEO of Japan's BigMotor got very angry at a press conference - not about the massive fraud his company committed, but over...golf.

Japanese Barbie Film Account Apologizes For “Barbenheimer” Meme

Around the world, the Barbenheimer meme has helped launch two Hollywood films into the stratosphere. In Japan, the meme isn't going over nearly as well.

Licca-chan: The Doll That Spoiled Barbie’s Fame in Japan

Barbie is currently taking the world by storm. But in Japan, the popular doll has never been able to gain a foothold against Licca-chan.