Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Our Lives Aug 23, 2013
Californian eyes making English studies easier
by Louise George Kittaka
Visitors to Katie Adler’s interactive website, English with Katie, are greeted with Adler’s sunny smile, her mellow California accent and a wealth of hints to make using the language both easier and more enjoyable. She aims to help language learners in Japan take charge ...