LIVING IN JAPAN
Tokyo’s “Cafe Refugees” Seek Seats as Remote Workers Crowd Coffee Shops
Why is it so damn hard to find a seat at a cafe in Tokyo these days? Tourism is one factor -…
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LIVING IN JAPAN
NEWS
Tourism Is Driving Up Hourly Wages Across Japan. Some Businesses Aren’t Happy
There's good wages to be had in tourism-heavy towns like Niseko and Hakone. But some employers are grousing they can't afford to…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Immigration to Japan Sets New Record for 12th Year Running
Thanks to a labor shortage, immigrants continue to flock to Japan looking for new opportunities.
TRAVEL
Is Tokyo a Top Digital Nomad Destination for Winter?
Looking to work remotely as the winter trudges on? A new report names Tokyo as a prime location for digital nomads seeking…
TRAVEL
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…
WOMEN
Men Vastly Outnumber Women on Okinawa’s Outlying Islands
You'll find a lot of natural beauty on Okinawa's outlying islands. There's something that's harder to find, however: women.
TECHNOLOGY
Japanese Combini Uses Overseas-Operated Avatars for Night Shifts
How do you keep combini in Japan operating 24 hours a day during a labor shortage? Lawson thinks it has the answer.
NEWS
Japanese City Will Name-and-Shame Customers Who Abuse Workers
"Customer harassment" remains a significant problem in Japan. Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture will fight it with a new weapon: shame.