Japan’s real wages fall 1.3% in June despite summer bonuses
TL;DR Japan’s real wages fell 1.3% in June, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Despite a 2.5% increase…
80 years after Hiroshima, hopes for nuclear disarmament mix with fear
80 years after Hiroshima, hopes for nuclear disarmament mix with fear by NikkeiAsia
Japanese travelers losing interest in Kyoto, top sightseeing spots slip behind Nara at peak season
TL;DR During Japan’s 2025 Golden Week holiday season, Japanese travelers showed a decreased interest in visiting Kyoto, with…
World Cosplay Summit will switch from August to November, beginning in 2027, due to extreme heat
World Cosplay Summit will switch from August to November, beginning in 2027, due to extreme heat by frozenpandaman
Prime Minister Ishiba announces policy shift toward increasing rice production, fully committed to expanding exports
Prime Minister Ishiba announces policy shift toward increasing rice production, fully committed to expanding exports by ZaBlancJake
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Hello everyone Have booked tickets to japan September end/october Was wondering what the weather would be like Ive…
JR East gets OK to raise fares for Tokyo’s popular loop line, other routes in March
JR East gets OK to raise fares for Tokyo’s popular loop line, other routes in March by Scbadiver
‘Peace of mind’: Island with 600 residents off Fukuoka city happy to get convenience store
‘Peace of mind’: Island with 600 residents off Fukuoka city happy to get convenience store by Scbadiver
AI robot pet hit in Japan as personalities vary based on upbringing
AI robot pet hit in Japan as personalities vary based on upbringing by Scbadiver
Japan PM to make major policy shift to boost rice production
TL;DR Japan’s Prime Minister announced a shift in rice policy to boost production due to shortages and high…
What is driving Japan’s post-covid crime increases? A look at the National Police Agency’s crime statistics by category, 2003 and 2019-2024.
What is driving Japan’s post-covid crime increases? A look at the National Police Agency’s crime statistics by category,…
Barges carrying fireworks ablaze in Japan, five flee into sea
Barges carrying fireworks ablaze in Japan, five flee into sea by Jonnyboo234