I Want to Retire in Japan. What Do I Need?

Japan is known for bullet trains, amazing cuisine and some of the cleanest, litter-free streets in the world. Overall, the nation is a beautiful place to both visit and live. In addition to its ... ( read original story ...)

Small businesses struggle with Japan wage demands

STORY: Wages are a big talking point in Japan as the country deals with a higher cost of living.Many policymakers want to see a raise after years of stagnant pay, and a few large companies like Uniqlo ... ( read original story ...)

Japan to lower COVID-19 to flu status, further easing rules

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday announced plans to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the equivalent of seasonal influenza in the spring, a move that would further relax mask wearing and other preventive measures as the country seeks to return to normalcy. ( read original story ...)