Tag: welfare

Japan Continues Cracking Down on Foreigners, for Some Reason

New proposals around property registration and naturalization raise questions around what problem the country is trying to solve.

Experts say "oshi-katsu" and this age-old religious trend have helped fuel the rise of character dolls dangling from bags and backpacks.

Social mores play a big role in why Japanese workers say they report to the office even when they're sick.

Supporters of marriage equality in Japan were met with an unexpected setback after a series of affirmative rulings.

The move is meant to align with fees set by Western countries - but many residents complain the new rates are exorbitant.

Ex-mayor Ogawa Akira insists the 10+ times she went to a love hotel with another city employee were strictly business.