working in Japan (Page 2)
Tokyo-based firm understands it can be hard for some people to speak up when they’re feeling run down.
Governor of Tokyo wants people to stop saying the old term because paternal leave is not a vacation.
Giant robot toymaker gives workers giant raises to boost motivation, with one possible catch.
For a service that promises a clean break with a bad job, this taishoku daikou has a lot of strings attached.
Pandemic has more people thinking they don’t need to drink with people in order to work with them.
Japanese companies tend to frown on workers having a side job, but this time there’s something to smile about.
With incredible perks like food, alcohol, onsen and Wi-Fi included, you can live here long-term without having to spend money on anything else!
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This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
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Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan- Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
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The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo- Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
- Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Meet Uni, the smiley Japanese Shiba Inu who loves to ride on playground equipment
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Cowboy Bebop creator’s Samurai Champloo anime to become live-action series from Hollywood studio
Oshi stick for taking photos of photos of your favorite celebs and characters, selling at Daiso
Japanese adult video actress gets home-invasion robbed by teenagers in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Death Spray from Japan causes buzz online for powerful ability to cut ties with bad energy
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