BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Kanagawa Prefecture Considers Four-Day Workweek for All Government Staff
The prefecture is the latest in a string of local governments and private companies in Japan experimenting with flexible schedules.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The prefecture is the latest in a string of local governments and private companies in Japan experimenting with flexible schedules.
LAW & CRIME
Police now say that the bomber, who evaded capture for 49 years, confessed to his involvement in a bombing targeting a construction…
LAW & CRIME
The 59-year-old doctor from Yokozuka denies telling a soldier he'd kill him if he didn't stop hacking up a lung.
SOCIETY
A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive…
FOOD
Looking for a Valentine's Day date spot in Tokyo or Kawasaki? Shiseido Parlour's upping the ante with its two V-Day parfaits.
FOOD
Combini chain Family Mart wanted to reduce food loss in its stores. So it did the most Japan thing ever: it created…
TRAVEL
The schedule on Japan's famous "Enoden" train is changing for the first time in 71 years - and residents aren't thrilled about…
TRAVEL
A 2020 survey reveals the most charming prefectures in Japan according to locals. Is your favorite amongst the top five?