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Japan Faces Record Increase in Ramen Shop Bankruptcies. Rising Prices Are a Key Factor Behind the Closures

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Ramen shops struggle with soaring raw material, labor, and energy costs.

According to One Economist’s Calculations, Japan Already Knows the Exact Year It Will Run Out of Children Under 14

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An economics professor highlights the key factors needed to avoid demographic collapse and ensure a stable future for Japan.

Say Goodbye to the Days of Blowing on Your Hot Coffee. This Handy Little Pet ‘Robot’ Does It for You

Robotics and AI

Nékojita FuFu is a unique gadget that features a fan and several blowing modes.

While Much of the World Is Obsessed With Electric Cars, Japan Holds Back and Remains Committed to Hybrid Vehicles

Mobility

Japan wants nothing to do with electric cars, at least for now.

The Extraordinary Growth of Anime in Japan: This Is How It’s Nearly Matched the Revenue of the Country’s Steel Industry

Cinema and TV

Anime is going through a truly golden age, yes, but the reality is much more impressive.

Japan Asked Its Citizens What Annoyed Them Most About Tourists on Trains. Their Responses Held Nothing Back

Magnet

Here are the things you need to avoid to stop annoying the Japanese on trains.

This Is the Magarigawa Club, a Private Circuit in Japan Where the Wealthy Drive Their Supercars

Mobility

In the complex, millionaires drive around in their hypercars while the family enjoys the comforts of lavish accommodation.

In Japan, Some Bars Used to Sell Slaps Delivered by Their Waiters. They Didn’t Anticipate One Problem: Injuries

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The service cost about $3, though customers could pay extra to choose the employee carrying out the slap.

Japan Is So Desperate to Increase Its Birth Rate That Tokyo Is Trying Out a New Idea: Free Daycare

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“There is no time to spare,” the Tokyo governor warned as she announced the plan.

Japan Has So Many Abandoned Houses That It’s Giving Them Away. The Problem: They’re Not Suitable to Live In

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The Japanese government is offering subsidies to help repair the properties. However, it’s also received complaints from buyers about their condition.

This Japanese Man Felt His Prison Sentence Was Too Short, so He Built a Replica of His Cell in His Garden. He Stayed There for the Rest of His Life

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Among the war stories, the case of Hitoshi Imamura holds a very prominent place in Japanese history.

Japan’s Huge Supply of Empty Homes Is Attracting Foreign Buyers. One Thing to Note: Even the Japanese Don’t Want Them

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The akiya phenomenon offers a great investment opportunity, but buyers should read the “small print.”

Amid a Birth Crisis, Japanese Officials Float Dystopian Idea: Banning Women Over the Age of 25 From Getting Married

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Conservative leader Naoki Hyakuta has ignited debate with some of his provocative “science fiction” solutions.

The Hype Around Nintendo’s New Museum Is So Intense That the Company Had to Limit the Merchandise Available to Visitors

Others

The gift shop has limited edition items, so Nintendo decided to limit purchases to one per person.

A Shortage of Rice Causes a 30% Price Increase in Japan, Surpassing Concerns About Birth Rates and Tourism

Magnet

The cost of rice used in restaurants has also surged by 30-40%.

Japan Sent the Wrong Animal to an Island to Eradicate Snakes. The Disaster It Created Was So Bad That It Took Half a Century to Fix

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Getting the wrong species to control another can become a living hell.

Japan Has a Surprising Plan to Persuade Single Women Not to Move to Tokyo: Money and a Husband in the Countryside

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The country is experiencing several paradoxes because its capital suffers from overpopulation in the face of the national demographic crisis.

The Demographic Crisis in Japan Leads McDonald’s to Take an Unusual Measure: No More Restrictions on Blue Hair for Its Employees

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That’s right. It’s now possible to apply for a job at McDonald’s in Japan even if you have colored hair and a beard.

Thousands of Workers in Japan Find Themselves Incapable of Quitting Their Jobs. They’re Hiring Agencies to Do It For Them

Magnet

The country is known for its long working hours and a work culture that makes quitting difficult.

Japan Had to End Its Overwork Model. The Four-Day Workweek Was Its Hope, but It’s Failing

Business and Economics

Japan faces a severe productivity problem, a stagnant economy, and an aging population.

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