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A 7-Eleven Manager Died After Working Six Months Without a Break

Is it time to rethink 24-hour convenience store culture in Japan? Some think so in the wake of a 38-year-old manager's suicide.

Can Japan Grow Tourism As Its Population Ages?

With 40% of its municipalities in danger of disappearing, some experts say Japan needs to focus, not just on increasing tourism, but…

A New School Year in Japan Brings Gender-Free Uniform Choices, “Subscriptions”

As the new school year ramps up, students in one Japanese city will get a choice of uniforms - and parents a…