Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules

Editorial: Japan should not shut door on permanent residents

Japan's Immigration Services Agency has announced plans to revise its guidelines for granting permanent residence, tightening the requirements. Many f

Overtourism in Japan, and How it Hurts Small Businesses

Why being popular is not the goal of most small businesses

For some immigrants in Japan, alternatives to detention bring release, but not freedom

The Japanese government introduced an alternative to detention called supervisory release in order to prevent long-term detainment and escape. Refugees and advocates say it places responsibility on citizens, ultimately leaving them in uncertainty.

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How to Make Friends and Build a Social Circle in Japan

Living abroad can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Here's everything I learned about making friends in Japan over the course of ten years.

Oidashibeya – Japanese Purgatory - Japan Intercultural Consulting

Employees are typically placed in a room, often windowless... their business cards are taken away, and they are forced to do menial, mind-numbing tasks, or given nothing to do at all.

Over 16% of Japanese companies experience data breaches

According to the survey, 30.2% of large companies suffered or potentially suffered breaches, significantly higher than 14.3% among small businesses.

The violent truth about immigration detention centers in Japan: Part 1 of 2

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Asian Games return to Japan after 32 years amid soaring costs, struggle for relevance

NAGOYA -- Japan will host the Asian Games for the first time in 32 years when the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games open Sept. 19. Athletes from 45 countries a

Japan extends trade sanctions on North Korea until 2027

Japan will extend the ban on all exports to and imports from North Korea for two more years, as part of Tokyo's sanctions over Pyongyang's missile development and other concerns, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.

Inside Japan’s Disposable Housing Market

In a culture obsessed with newness, no one wants a "used" home—which makes the Japanese real estate market almost unrecognizable to an American.

Nearly half as many people are launching businesses as 20 years ago

According to a study conducted by BDC in collaboration with the Université de Montréal, not enough people are starting businesses to replace those closing their doors

Japan emperor declares Asian Games open following turbulent build-up

The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.