Japanese companies ‘ban women wearing glasses’
A ban on women wearing glasses in companies across Japan has sparked outrage after the practice emerged. It remains to be seen if rules barring workers from wearing glasses are enforced by forma…
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Microsoft Japan sees 40 per cent increase in productivity after introducing four-day week
A Microsoft Japan trial into improving work-life balance has found productivity increased by 40 per cent when employees were given a four-day working week. In addition to the increase …
Outrage after men found guilty of sexual abuse not rape as victim was ‘unconscious’
Five men accused of gang raping a 14-year-old girl have been acquitted of sexual assault because the victim was in an “unconscious state”. Sexual assault under Spanish law is the equiv…
Shuri Castle fire: Japan’s 500-year-old world heritage site reduced to skeleton by blaze
Japan's World Heritage-listed Shuri Castle was devastated by a fire on Thursday, reducing the 500-year-old landmark to a skeleton. “This is truly regrettable.”More than 100 f…
Mount Fuji death: Body found after man live streams plunge to his death from side of mountain
Police have found a body during a search for a man who fell while livestreaming his climb of Japan’s Mount Fuji. Rescuers found the body on Wednesday at an altitude of about 9,800ft up the 12,38…
Kyoto tourists to be fined for hassling geishas
Kyoto in Japan has introduced an on-the-spot fine for tourists hassling geisha. Now, residents have a hit back by imposing a fine of Y10,000 (£71) for anyone caught harassing geisha.…
Rugby World Cup: what makes a Japanese fan tick?
Rugby World Cup 2019 best pictures 1/45 Rugby World Cup 2019 The tournament takes place in Japan AFP/Getty Images 2/45 Rugby World Cup 2019 France's players attends a training session at the Fuj…
How to find balance with the ancient Japanese principle of chowa
As it is written in Japanese, chowa is a word consisting of two symbols. What makes chowa seem so relevant for now, however, is that it isn’t just about personal improvement. In The Power o…
How SoftBank made WeWork an offer it had to accept
WeWork, SoftBank and JPMorgan declined to comment for this story. SoftBank offered $9.5bn to WeWork, including new debt and recommitted equity, as well as a tender offer to partly cash out Neuma…
Tokyo Olympics 2020: IOC stands firm on marathon’s move to Sapporo despite governor’s plea
“We are aware of the disappointment of the people of Tokyo,” Coates was quoted by NHK national broadcaster as saying. Tokyo 2020: Five British Paralympians to look out for Show all 5 left Create…