Nintendo has officially revealed the main cast for its highly anticipated live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, and fans around the world are buzzing with excitement. 🎭 According to…
🍙 Japan’s Rice Shortage: What Happened? In recent years, Japan has faced an unexpected rice shortage. This was caused by a combination of reduced domestic production, aging farmers, and climate…
🎡 The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo has become one of Japan’s biggest national projects in recent years. Running from April 13 to October 13, this six-month international event has drawn global…
While climate change dominates political debates in Europe, it remains a secondary concern in Japanese elections. Why is this the case? Let’s explore the cultural, political, and structural differences between…
Introduction In recent weeks, a phrase has been making waves in Japan’s political sphere and social media: “Nihonjin First” (日本人ファースト). While it may sound similar to slogans like “America First,”…
📌 Introduction In recent years, Japan has witnessed the growing popularity of far-right narratives, with the rise of political groups like Sanseitō. What is fueling this shift? From rising living…
Japan has struggled with stagnant wage growth for nearly three decades. In this post, we investigate the key causes—from productivity and employment rigidity to corporate behaviors and policy shortcomings—and suggest…
In the years following Donald Trump’s presidency, many in Japan are still reflecting on how his aggressive trade policies—especially tariffs—impacted the country’s perception of the United States. From 2018 to…
Japan has one of the world’s most tightly regulated crypto markets. For foreigners living in the country, trading crypto is possible — but there are important restrictions and requirements to…
Japan is often seen as a leader in tech innovation. Yet when it comes to cryptocurrency, the country takes a surprisingly cautious stance. Only a small number of crypto assets…
