Yubari may offer Japan a taste of things to come

Yubari is a town in Hokkaido. It has the highest average age of any town in Japan, and probably the world. Indeed, its population is possibly the oldest to have ever existed. In its heyday, Yubari was ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s housing market gaining momentum

However there is now a heightened risk of a double-dip recession with the recent surge in coronavirus cases, which compelled the government to declare a one-month state of emergency in 11 of Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)

A day to remember: Japanese films about 3/11

The only other historical event in the modern era covered so thoroughly by Japanese filmmakers is World War II. One difference is that, unlike the many war films that sentimentalize and idealize their ... ( read original story ...)