The ins and outs of ETC cards for highways in Japan

Anime’s boom finally pays off — for some

A labor shortage, rising standards and a global audience are reshaping the industry — but not everyone is benefiting equ…

Cases of Self-Harm Rising in Japan

Cases of self-harm and attempted suicide requiring emergency transportation by ambulance are on the increase in Japan, p…

Japan’s Regional Birthrate Divide: A Demographic Investigation

While Japan’s overall fertility rates are low, this is particularly true for prefectures in the east of the country, whi…