NEWS
Boss in Japan Punished for Taking Worker’s Shifts So They Could Rest
They say no good deed goes unpunished. A manager in Hiroshima's Kure City learned that the hard way recently.
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NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT
Popular Japanese Politician Tamaki Yuichirō Attends Porn Law Symposium
A number of political party representatives - including popular Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) leader Tamaki Yuichirō - attended a symposium…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Half of Japanese Businesses Say 1500 Yen Hourly Wage “Impossible”
Prices continue to climb in Japan while wages remain stagnant, putting many in a rough spot. The government says it wants to…
CULTURE
Japanese People Dip Out of Year-End Work Parties
It seems companies in Japan are more excited about holding end-of-year work parties than people are on attending them. One survey found…
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Resellers Are Turning Old Nintendo Employee Manuals Into Yen
You can make a profit selling anything on the Internet, it seems. In the latest trend, some resellers on Japanese sites like…
LAW & CRIME
Four in Tokyo Arrested for Murder They Staged as Suicide
Tokyo police arrested four men at a painting company - including the CEO - for ordering a colleague to walk onto a…
WOMEN
How Japanese Men Are Sexually Harassing Female Job-Seekers
Female job-seekers in Japan are facing a new avenue of sexual harassment, Japanese media reports. Some male employees are using apps meant…
SOCIAL MEDIA
“Untamed Kitty”: Misbehaving Hello Kitty Meme Spreads from China to Japan
A new meme in China featuring beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty has also caught fire - and sparked debate - in Japan.…