Low birthrate and ageing population pose ‘an urgent risk to society’, but can opening its borders to skilled overseas workers fix the problem? ( read original story ...)
I’m a nutritional therapy practitioner and grew up in Japan. These are 4 principles the Okinawan Blue Zone diet shares in common with the Mediterranean diet
The Okinawan Blue Zone and the Mediterranean diets are very minimal in meat and dairy — in Okinawa, it makes up less than 2% of the diet. ( read original story ...)
World championships in Yokohama prove Pokemon a global connection tool
Some 2,000 people from 50 countries and regions gathered here in August for the 2023 Pokemon World Championships, proving again that the P･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ward seeks US military heliport removal as nearby skyscrapers raise safety concerns
As more skyscrapers are built around a U.S. military heliport in central Tokyo and air traffic from nearby Haneda Airport has increased, conc･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Resol Poshtel: Cheap capsule hotel in Tokyo is a hit with overseas visitors, and we find out why
▼ The capsule hotel is called Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa. ( read original story ...)
Japan loans Jordan $100 million for electricity reforms
Japan extended a $100 million loan to help Jordan's electricity sector reforms as part of Tokyo's support for the kingdom's IMF-guided reforms, officials said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
This Japanese convenience store in Tokyo has a Subway inside it
Mr Sato has seen a lot of things in the many years he’s lived in Tokyo, but this was something he’d never seen before. There, across from the Family Mart checkout counter, was a full-on Subway, ... ( read original story ...)
Stone Brewing gears up to make Sapporo
Growth is in full swing at Stone Brewing's Richmond facility with the recent addition of 12 new fermentation tanks. Within the past couple of weeks, the tanks were floated up the James River in barges ... ( read original story ...)
Grids Tokyo: Cheap hotel + hostel near Ueno Station is a convenient, stylish place to stay
The summer heat had worn him out so rather than make his way home on a crowded train, P.K. decided to do a quick search around the park for a cheap place to stay. That search turned up a great find — ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gives Us A Glimpse Into Her Workout Routine, 6 Weeks Postpartum, Inspiring Moms Everywhere
The champion continues to rise above expectations with her return to the gym after recently giving birth to her daughter. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, the young find dating so hard their parents are doing it for them
It’s not that Japan, a notoriously work-obsessed nation where time is at a premium, hasn’t tried out the more direct approach to speed-dating, where the youngsters do it for themselves. It’s more that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lacks places for stranded people just after quake
With transportation networks severely disrupted, experts ponder how to care for those who wouldn't be able to go home. ( read original story ...)
Only 23% of Tokyo companies have business continuity plans, survey shows
Efforts to create such plans did not spread widely among companies although many had their operations disrupted due to the March 2011 quake and tsunami. ( read original story ...)
Japan prison with serious inmate abuse record tests addressing inmates politely
A central Japan prison grappling with assault and verbal abuse of inmates by prison staff began a trial run in August of using the honorific suffix "-san" when addressing prisoners.The move ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, your parents do the speed-dating for you
It’s not that Japan, a notoriously work-obsessed nation where time is at a premium, hasn’t tried out the more direct approach to speed-dating, where the youngsters do it for themselves. It’s more that ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima: China’s anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation
China's anger over the Fukushima water release has persisted despite approval by the UN's nuclear watchdog. In July, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved Japan's plan - announced two ... ( read original story ...)