Haruki Konno, head of POSSE, a group that helps young people with problems in their working environment, says black companies typically hire young employees and then force them to work large amounts …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

Tokyo’s art scene is impressive, with brilliant galleries littered across the city all showing off cutting-edge work from some of Japan and the world’s most exciting artists. Best of all, many won’t …

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To bring savory noodles to locales around the world, the operator of ramen chain Ippudo has had to adapt one of Japan’s best-known specialties.

It took almost half a year to get the rich tonkotsu por…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

This survey starts off entertaining, but towards the end it gets a bit odd, perhaps due to my poor translation of some of the terms… I hope that doesn’t spoil this look at what things Japanese people…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

This summer fans of the manga and anime Tokyo Ghoul will want to head to The Guest Cafe and Diner in Ikebukuro, Tokyo for another themed pop-up.

The cafe with art from the franchise as well as costum…

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Japan's Meteorological Agency says it appears the annual rainy season has begun in Okinawa and the Amami islands in the southwest.

The agency made the announcement on Saturday morning.

Officials at t…

posted by  Tanuki | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

Toyota Motor and its group companies will invest in a project set up by volunteers to develop a flying car.

Project members are volunteer engineers from Toyota and other firms. They are trying to pro…

posted by  Tanuki | 9 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments

Japan’s government has released a list of more than 300 companies that have breached labour laws, in a move designed to crack down on firms that are putting employees at risk of literally working the…

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From alternative gallery Espace Louis Vuitton to the retro views from Tokyo Towers, Tadashi Abé reveals his favourite spots in Tokyo

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Waking up early can be tough, especially if you’re a recent graduate who is new to the 9-to-5 shift. Sometimes you just keep hitting that snooze button over and over. But if you live in Japan, you’re…

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