In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in Japan: a growing number of young people are turning to yami baito—illegal or semi-legal underground part-time jobs—as their only perceived path…
Japan is seeing a surge in public concern over so-called “Dubai projects” — work-related offers that lure Japanese women overseas with promises of high income, only to end in trauma,…
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For decades, the American auto industry has struggled to gain a meaningful foothold in Japan. Despite repeated efforts, high-level political negotiations, and occasional media spotlights—especially during Donald Trump’s presidency—the reality…
🎰 Introduction: The Elephant in the Room In Japan, gambling is technically illegal—yet walk down almost any urban street and you’ll hear the unmistakable ding ding ding of pachinko parlors.…
🃏 In Japan, gambling has long existed in a legal gray area. Pachinko parlors operate with a clever workaround, horse racing remains a popular pastime, and now—thanks to the 2016…
Japan is a country globally recognized for its longevity. Yet one particular statistic continues to puzzle experts and spark debate: the large gap in average life expectancy between men and…
Introduction: Beyond Yokohama – Japan’s Expanding Chinese Neighborhoods When people hear the word “Chinatown” in Japan, the usual image that comes to mind is the vibrant, tourist-packed streets of Yokohama,…
🏠 This isn’t just a bargain — it could be a trap.Japan’s real estate market has seen a strange phenomenon in recent years: houses being sold for zero yen. These…
In July 2025, Japanese society found itself embroiled in a cultural debate when Mikami Yua, a former member of idol group SKE48 and now one of Japan’s most recognized AV…
