Japan’s Tourism Boom Sparks Staff Shortages, Rising Costs, and Growing Reliance on Foreign Workers
Japan is experiencing a record-breaking tourism boom — but an escalating staff shortage may tarnish its global reputation for omotenashi, the traditional Japanese spirit of...
Half of Okayama’s Public High Schools Fall Short of Entrance Exam Applicants
As cherry blossoms bloom and Japan ushers in a new academic season, an unexpected development has unfolded in Okayama Prefecture: half of its public...
Japanese Restaurant Chain Issues Apology After Rat Found in Miso Soup
Popular Japanese restaurant chain Sukiya has issued a formal apology following a disturbing incident in which a rat was discovered in a bowl of...
Osaka High Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, Marking Landmark Win for LGBTQ+ Rights in Japan
In a major milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, the Osaka High Court ruled on Tuesday that legal provisions barring same-sex marriage are unconstitutional....
Mongolia and Japan Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Ties Following High-Level Visit
Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia, Igawahara Masaru, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations following her...
