Experts sound alarm as weight-loss use of diabetes drug spreads in Japan
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/67460 by Turbulent-Tea-2172
Japan should regulate land use rather than real estate purchases by foreign nationals, expert says
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/japan/politics/foreign-national-policy-real-estate/ by Turbulent-Tea-2172
Japanese StartUp Company Advice for US Consultant
I live in the US/NYC. I’ve been working for a growing, start-up Japanese company who is backed by…
Hobby Salaryman – 趣味のサラリーマン
I'd absolutely watch a series about someone who "does salaryman" as a hobby. Because it's a hobby, they…
Holidaymakers’ exodus from Japan peaks
Holidaymakers’ exodus from Japan peaks by Jonnyboo234
Japanese town reeling from year of record bear encounters
Japanese town reeling from year of record bear encounters by Currency_Cat
On to 2050: Life in a shrinking Japan
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/japan/society/japan-2050-predections-depopulation/ by Turbulent-Tea-2172
Are further restrictions on real estate purchases by foreign nationals necessary?
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/japan/politics/foreign-national-policy-real-estate/ by Turbulent-Tea-2172
2025 Rewind: ‘Foreigner policy’ — and xenophobia — takes over Japan’s national conversation
I hope we can leave any racist or hateful responses out of the comments, but I thought this…
The former head of an Osaka-based luxury watch-sharing service was arrested Dec. 26 on suspicion of fraud after being a fugitive abroad for nearly two years.
https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/16254296 The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrested Takazumi Fukuhara, 44, the former representative of the now-defunct Neo Reverse,…
5-year-old boy dies after being trapped in ski lift at resort in Hokkaido
A 5-year-old boy died after his right arm became trapped in a ski lift at a resort in…
Decontamination studies planned for forests near Fukushima plant
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16194924 by Turbulent-Tea-2172