Japanese people not in employment or education have said “If you get a job, you lose!” but how do they feel once they actually join the workforce?
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With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Tokyo-based candy company says “You do you, and we’ll do us.”
In Japan, women give chocolate to men on Valentine’s Day, but are guys going to get what they really want?
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Whether the person in front of you adjusting the seat angle is a good or bad thing is all a matter of perspective, Tokyo-bound overnight bus shows us.
Brand-new middle school to let students of any gender wear whatever uniform components they feel comfortable in out of consideration to LGBT youths.
Belgian confectioner maker says enough is enough with Japan’s practice of women giving male coworkers “obligation chocolate.”
No need to worry about them spending it all in one place when they aren’t going to spend any of it.
Not having enough money to pay rent each month isn’t their biggest problem is securing permanent housing, though.
Surgery scar cover is a rare exception to Japan’s traditional no-clothes-in-the-bath rule.
Critics call for revision to brand-new edition of one of Japan’s most trusted and influential language resources.
Exasperated educator takes workplace survey and is depressed by rationale for forcing students to join after-school programs.
Our veteran salaryman-turned-reporter gives his idea for the one thing that has to change before Japan will stop working itself to death.
“The truth is that without foreigners, Japanese society cannot function,” says researcher.
Principal emphasizes that skirt is no longer to be considered the “main” or “standard” uniform.
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