MOS Burger and Lawson Embrace Automation as Japan’s Labor Shortage Worsens
In the Western world, the economic effects of automation are a growing concern. American political candidates like Andrew Yang are warning that the world economy…
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New hires at Lawson convenience stores to work remotely via avatars
On September 22nd, 2022, AVITA Corporation, a Japanese company providing business solutions based on avatars, and Lawson, Inc., which operates Lawson convenience stores throughout Japan,…
Late-night visitor to Japanese convenience store finds no clerk and worrisome note on counter
In Japan, it’s not unusual these days to find stores where only one employee does all the work. This kind of operation, known in Japanese…
How Japan’s economy was built to withstand foreign takeover
Like in other developed nations, Japan’s central bank (BOJ) has issued loans to companies at risk of collapse during the pandemic. Many small- and medium-sized…
With a growing elderly population, Japan turns to tech to provide care
As Yoshihide Suga settles in as the new Prime Minister of Japan, he is faced with some noteworthy issues. Not least of which is the…
Expecting an Order in Japan? A Delivery Robot Will Come Knocking on Your Door
Kanji Takahashi, Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Foward The Japanese government is set to green-light robot delivery services using public roads, with the aim of starting operations…
Untouched deliveries and stand-in baseball fans: Japanese robotics join COVID-19 fight
If you’re an avid reader of Grape Japan, you’re well aware that Japan is experiencing a robot renaissance. According to the World Robotics – Industrial…
Bonuses Down and Paycuts a Must in Pandemic-slammed Japan
For a long time, I would suggest that Japanese consumers have been squeezed. In October 2019, the government raised the consumption tax from eight percent…
With Its Economy Hit Hard A V-shaped Recovery in Japan Seems Unlikely
If you follow economic news, you’re likely aware that these are unprecedented times. The American federal government is implementing record levels of fiscal stimulus, and…
Noodle robot dishes out soba to hungry commuters
In robot-loving Japan, automation is changing the landscape of everyday life. Robot shop clerks greet perusing customers, and automatons take latte orders. Lonely residents, on…
Interview with Shogo Suzuki: The CEO Changing Japanese Society’s Attitude to Ex-Inmates
Japan’s prison system has been thrown into the spotlight in recent months thanks to the accusations against, and detention of, one Carlos Ghosn, illustrious ex-CEO…
Furloughed during the COVID-19 Scare
The COVID-19 outbreak has hit Japan hard. The first infection in the country was confirmed mid -January. As of writing, the number of documented cases…
Japanese women face discrimination, victim blaming, harassment as they seek equal rights
At first glance, Japan seems like a modern society. Home to the third-largest world economy, the country is an industrial powerhouse and technology innovator. During…
Harajuku café offers new nighttime sweets menu highlighted by edible tea
You’ll find no shortage of cafes to take in some of the tastiest sweets in the Tokyo area in Shibuya, with Harajuku in particularly being…
Pizza Potato Chip Sandwiches are the gooey junk food king of Japanese convenience stores
Whether you’re expecting something greasy or something a bit gourmet, convenience stores in Japan can be a surprising treasure trove of quality snacks for those…