カテゴリー: Japan
Unlike their western counterparts, convenience stores – or konbini – are a neat and functional retail institution in Japan. A place where customers can access the daily essentials, from buying breakfast to paying bills. The Guardian’s Justin McCurry ta…
It is hoped ‘innovative’ 24-hour design will also cut carbon emissions, as demand for delivery services soarsSix decades after the bullet train first whisked passengers between Tokyo and Osaka, authorities in Japan are planning to do the same for cargo…
Polls showing downward trend in kissing indicates a move away from ‘real physical sexual activity’ that could affect country’s birthrate, experts sayJust one in five of boys at senior high school in Japan have had their first kiss, according to the Jap…
Japanese character said to be second-highest grossing media franchise after Pokémon is also a TikTok superstarShe sports a signature red bow, her hobbies are travelling, reading and baking, and – despite celebrating her 50th birthday – stands at only f…
Test of apparent ICBM theoretically capable of striking US mainland comes amid warnings over North Korean troops in UkraineNorth Korea has test launched a long-range missile theoretically capable of striking the US mainland in another display of defian…
As of 29 October, the iconic mountain was still without snow, marking the longest period since records began 130 years agoJapan’s Mount Fuji remained snowless on Tuesday, marking the latest date that its slopes have been bare since records began 130 ye…
Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic party must try to find a third coalition partner after bruising election result creates political turmoilJapan’s political future was shrouded in uncertainty on Monday after voters punished the ruling coalition…
PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of livingJapan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in Sunday’s general election, according to the national broadcaster…
Shigeru Ishiba may struggle to win majority, undermining his position as Liberal Democratic party leaderCitizens of Japan will be voting in the country’s tightest election in years on Sunday, with new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Li…
Ichinono is one of Japan’s depopulated ‘puppet villages’, where handcrafted stuffed mannequins are used to create a semblance of a bustling society Continue reading…
One in six workers has engaged a firm to hand in notice for them, as younger workers reject traditional work ethicMari was just two months into her new job when she decided she had had enough. The position at an online bank in Tokyo, found through a st…
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majorityBruised by months of financial scandals, a cost-of-living crisis and …
Nihon Hidakanyo receives accolade for campaign to rid world of nuclear weapons by ‘describing the indescribable’Nobel peace prize 2024 – latest updatesSurvivors of the atomic bombings of Japan almost eight decades ago have won the Nobel peace prize for…
A wave of abusive consumers has prompted authorities to introduce the country’s first ordinance to protect service industry employeesJapan is celebrated for its exceptional levels of customer service. But the behaviour of a growing number of customers …
Police fabricated key evidence that led to the conviction of Iwao Hakamada in 1968, but capital punishment still has popular supportBy any reasonable legal measure, Iwao Hakamada should not have lived to see his conviction for murder overturned.The for…