Transaction charges and a lack of customer demand mean few shops in his area accept cashless payments, he says.
For other people from my generation it’s a hurdle.”Japanese businesses are also drownin…

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“I’m overwhelmed with emotion as we finally bring part of our town operations back to our home town,” said Futaba’s mayor, Shiro Izawa.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest A guard opens the gate to the town i…

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Boys’ love artist expresses frustrations in English message to fans.
I am not in a financial position to offer my work free-of-charge, and the money that is spent on illegal copies DOES NOT benefit m…

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One of the best things about spring in Japan might be non-existent this year because of the coronavirus.
The sakura (cherry blossoms) are constantly cited as the most recognizable sign of spring in J…

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When you speak to foreign English educators in Japan, one thing becomes crystal clear: English education in Japan isn’t working.
While English classes are mandatory in Japanese schools, the percentag…

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The two met in school and have been friends ever since and partners ever since Sato established his design studio Nendo in 1997.
It was roughly 3 years ago when Ito went to Sato with the official req…

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Photo : NintendoNintendo’s Japanese store will start taking preorders for the Animal Crossing Switch dock and Joy-Cons on March 7.
Check out our story about how to import them if you want to buy eith…

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Essentially a portable rice cooker, this amazing gadget revolutionizes lunch in the office.
That might sound kind of inconvenient for home use, but the great thing about manufacturer Thanko’s Super H…

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"I can tell you that today in the meeting of the executive board, neither the word cancellation nor the word postponement was even mentioned," he said.
Local organizers explained the virus countermea…

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On Mar 5, 2020Don’t speak Japanese but want to work in Japan?
Each week we look through our database of jobs in Japan to showcase the top positions that don’t require any Japanese language ability.
B…

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