Anti-bullying App to be Tried in Japanese School
An elementary school in western Japan says it plans to use a software application to prevent online bullying. The app was developed by a US IT firm. It allows victims of cyberbullying or bystand…
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Is PM 2.5 from China a huge problem in Japan?
Questions about Japan answered directly from Akihabara, Tokyo!
Pollen (Hay fever) Season
With spring round the corner, people are gearing up for the pollen allergy season. Man-made pine forests emanate huge amounts of pollen, making those with allergies suffer a lot. Any ideas …
Snowball Fight in Uonuma
About 1,200 people have taken part in a snowball fight in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, on the Japan Sea coast. Sunday's event was the 29th contest held in the city. This year 240 teams …
Teaching English in Japan
Teaching English is the primary part-time job for foreigners in Japan. Let's share our experiences if this discussion to help others who want to try it.
Fukushima robot's camera fails, suspending operations
There is a huge problem with using robots inside the contaminated Fukushima nuclear plant. High radiation causes breakdowns in the robots' camera systems. While other parts of a robot can be cov…
What are the best places for skiing in Japan?
Questions about Japan answered directly from Akihabara, Tokyo!
Japanese Pension Fund
When working in Japan, it is mandatory for an employee to make payments to Japan Pension Fund. If you are leaving Japan for good, you can take back what you paid, but there is an upper limit. Le…
Why is it so difficult to put a child in a daycare center in Japan?
Questions about Japan answered directly from Akihabara, Tokyo!
Is Japan making it difficult to import American cars?
Donald Trump has said that Japan is making it difficult for US automakers to sell their products in Japan. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20170124_23/ It is true that there are few…