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Rather than some social program saying farming is good for “troubled youth,” Vegefru Farms says “troubled youth” are the answer to farming’s prayers.
Emotions can range from being ready to take on the world to “Man, I sure wish I was drunk right now.”
While perseverance is a trait to be admired, there comes a point where “Suck it up, buttercup” is just terrible career advice.
Generally mystery meat is something to be avoided, unless you’re talking about Cup Noodle brand mystery meat.
Anime has plenty of rousing anthems, but some are calling this data downright depressing.
Low incomes possibly to blame for huge drop-off in number of working artists as they get older.
Yes, you, too, might become a double-medalist in the Olympics, but only if you eat your instant curry!
Power harassment is a relatively newly defined but widespread form of workplace harassment in Japan where people abuse their rank by demeaning their subordinates. But why do people do it?
Famous for his ability to demolish buildings, the King of the Monsters would also be pretty adept at wrecking Japan’s finances.
Not a fan of the boy wizard? Maybe you’d prefer to hold your meeting in the Wonderland room instead.
The crisply suited men of World Order are here to teach you some basic Japanese business tricks (and advertise an energy drink while they’re at it).
It’s no secret that many countries face looming demographics problems as their populations age.
Much has been written about developed markets like Japan, Germany, and Italy, which have the largest percentages of their populations age 65 and up.
But another country also deserves attention: China.
With rules regarding everything from tea to elevators, some new employees think it’s all too much.
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