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Idol merch collection expo held in Tokyo, comparing goods from Japan, S. Korea
An international trade fair for "oshikatsu" -- a Japanese term meaning "supporting activities," particularly for favorite ...
Japan household spending up 4.7% in May, fastest pace in nearly 3 yrs
Japan's household spending rose a real 4.7 percent in May from a year earlier, marking the first rise in two months and the ...
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The Most Futuristic City in the World | TOKYO
Explore the technologically advanced city of Tokyo, Japan. Discover massive arcades in Akihabara, the Dawn Avatar Robot Cafe, ...
In labour-starved Japan, workers land another bumper pay hike
Japanese companies agreed to raise wages by an average 5.25% this year, their biggest pay hike in 34 years and the third ...
Management booted out as Japan's shareholders flex their muscles in AGMs
Japan's annual general meetings in June saw a CEO voted out and an entire board of directors replaced in a sign shareholders ...
Japan’s emperor says he will honor Japanese POWs who were held in Mongolia
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week.
Historic baseball stadium where Babe Ruth played in Tokyo is at the center of a disputed redevelopment plan
Plans to demolish a historic baseball stadium where Babe Ruth played and an adjacent rugby venue are at the heart of a ...
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Japan requires name change after marriage — with big effects on female scientists
Japan is the only country in the world that legally requires married couples to share the same family name — and that creates ...
Avoiding your boss? In Japan, you can hire someone to quit your job for you.
Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.” TOKYO — Shota Shimizu slid on his headset and dialed the human resources department at his client’s ...