Japan

The Average Japanese Salary Sinks Even Lower

Wages in Japan are only a little more than half that of the U.S.

October 16, 2021

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Business

The Average Japanese Salary Sinks Even Lower

Wages in Japan are only a little more than half that of the U.S.

October 16, 2021

Entertainment

A Pokemon Theme Park is Coming to Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan has announced a new partnership with Pokemon that will bring a never-before-seen Pokemon theme park experience!

October 15, 2021

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Newly Elected Prime Minister Kishida Strengthens US Ties Amidst Rising Tensions with China

Japan’s newly elected prime minister Fumio Kishida strengthens ties with the US while trying to balance a tense Japan-China relationship.

October 14, 2021

Entertainment

A New Donkey Kong Area is Coming to Universal Studios Japan in 2024

Universal Studios Japan is adding a Donkey Kong themed area within its Super Nintendo World. The new area will open in 2024.

October 12, 2021

Entertainment

Massive E-Sports Center to Open at Base of Tokyo Tower

A massive Esports facility and arena is set to open at the base of the iconic Tokyo Tower to boost Japan’s surprisingly slow Esports industry

October 6, 2021

Culture

Tween Boys Still Allowed into Public Bathhouses for Women and Vise Versa

“In the past, my son used to take a bath in the women’s bath with his mother when he was small, but now that he is in elementary school, he is embarrassed.”

October 1, 2021

Culture

Traditional Japanese Toilets are Slowly Disappearing

Squat-style Japanese toilets are slowly disappearing in Japan and being replaced by high-tech toilets as people avoid using them.

September 30, 2021

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A 105-Year-Old Japanese Woman Has Been A College Student for 40 Years

“It had been 40 years before I knew it” claims 105-year-old Fumiko Kobayashi, who has been enrolled in college for 40 years as she continues her journey of lifelong learning!

September 28, 2021