FOOD
Rice Flight: Why Japan’s Eating Less Rice Than Ever
Japan is considered synonymous with rice. So why has consumption decreased steadily for decades?
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FOOD
LAW & CRIME
Why Do Adult Adoptions Abound in Japan’s Business World?
Why are almost 98% of adoptions in Japan of grown men? Alyssa Pearl Fusek looks at the interesting history behind adult adoption.
POLITICS
Japan Tackles Challenges Ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
How is Japan preparing to handle not just the sudden influx of foreign visitors, but the excitement of hosting the biggest international…
TECHNOLOGY
Will Japan Ever Go Cashless?
Less than 20% of all financial transactions in Japan are cashless. Learn why that is, and why the government wants to change…
CULTURE
A Tansu Full of Dollars: Why Japan Has Such a Hardcore Savings Culture
Why does Japan save more money on average than the rest of the world?