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JAPAN
Feb 17, 2023
Japan to create new visa pathways to lure high earners and top grads
The new pathways are intended to simplify the immigration process and help attract “top-level” talent.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 15, 2023
Nagoya court to screen video of Sri Lankan detainee's final days
In one clip, Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali vomits, collapses and repeatedly says she's going to die. A guard responds, 'Don't worry, you won't die. If you die, it will be troublesome.'
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023
Bill to amend Japan's immigration laws to be resubmitted to parliament, report says
If the bill, which was shelved before last autumn's extraordinary parliament session, is taken up, it would be one of more than 60 pieces of legislation expected to be debated.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Oct 17, 2022
In Japan, body hair removal transcending age and gender boundaries
At the same time, there are also moves to rethink the notion that hairless skin is beautiful.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 30, 2022
Tokyo court gives same-sex married couple partial win in residency ruling
The court ruled that denying an American man a “designated activities” residency status was against the constitutional guarantee of equality under the law.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 4, 2022
Japanese firms increasingly recruiting retired athletes for hiring needs
Under a program by Mos Burger's operator, former athletes learn about the basics of restaurant management and get on-the-job training in their first year after joining the company.
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JAPAN / Society
Aug 31, 2022
Justice Ministry seeks ¥27 billion to support foreign residents
The ministry plans to expand consultation services for foreign nationalsu00a0as the number of arrivals is expected to increase due to relaxed border controls.
BUSINESS
Aug 5, 2022
Work stoppages and no chatting at lunch: Japan Inc. grapples with COVID
Relief for Japan's companies and the wider economy could be in sight as health experts project this wave of infection to peak early this month.
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2022
Majority of technical trainees in debt before arriving in Japan
The average amount of debts stood at u00a5674,480 for trainees from Vietnam, the biggest amount by country. Cambodia came second at u00a5566,889, followed by China at u00a5528,847.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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