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…

I know it’s not quite October and Halloween is still more than a month away. But I can’t help myself. I’ve already started pulling up…

There is a ton of great food in Japan. From elaborate homegrown New Year’s meals to spectacular seafood catches, foodies have countless delectable dishes to…

It’s the last thing anyone needs right now: fears of a nuclear war. Nevertheless, news reports throughout September pointed at the possibility of an upcoming…

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…

There are a lot things that are, well, confusing about Japan. Especially the first time you encounter them. Take for example the abundance of oddly…

As a North American, I grew up used to rock-bottom prices on apples, mangoes, and an assortment of other fruits. Thanks to beneficial trade agreements,…

As we mentioned recently, home life in Japan is a little bit different than in Western countries. Really, it’s all about the small things: separated…

In Japan, there are about a million convenience stores in every major urban center. These places of business don’t offer gasoline, but numerous snacks and…

Global stock markets have undergone unprecedented movement since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite reaching all-time highs in mid-February, by the end of the…

I was out shopping over the weekend, and I couldn’t help but notice that fall has all but officially begun. The weather is cooler, and…

Japan is an image-conscious society. Just take a train during a weekday morning rush hour. Businessmen have on pristine suits with ne’er a wrinkle, while…

Although Japan has more than its fair share of world-class destinations and scenic towns, none are quite as popular as Kyoto. The historic prefecture is…

Japan’s economy appears to be in rough shape. The bad news is that the East Asian country logged its largest drop in GDP, 27.8 percent…

In late August, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he would be stepping down. Citing health concerns—he is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis—the news initially fueled speculation…