Japan

Japan has a rapidly growing population with in excess of 28 per cent of its citizens being over the age of 65. With the increase in life expectancy comes an enormous amount of concern for dementia, with approximately 8 million people living in Japan who have dementia. The families of these individuals are put under extraordinary stress both emotionally and …

Japan is still having strong waves from the recent big earthquake that was felt in a number of different areas. As the Meteorological Agency worries about the high likelihood of more tremors in the coming days, officials have issued repeated warnings encouraging people to stay alert. Many areas already dealing with broken roads, interrupted transportation, and ongoing rescue efforts now …

Japan is facing a crisis period in 2025 as the workforce shortage is getting acute in the spheres of work like technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Though the decline in population is usually pointed at as the main factor, the scholars claim that the academic filtering is a more complex and contributing part to the widening talent gap. This practice of …

Japan’s culinary scene is entering a delicious new era, and the spotlight is now on Japanese vegan street food. Japanese cuisine was once familiar with seafood, grilled meats, and familiar broths, but now bold flavors, powered by plants, are available in the large markets and food stalls during the busy weekends. In Tokyo, with its neon-lit streets, and Osaka, with …

The fast naval build-up in the area of Taiwan and Japan is causing the tension of East Asia to be made more intense and is also changing the way nations are thinking about security, alliances, and deterrence. The risk of miscalculation is increasing with more patrols, military exercises, and grey-zone activities at sea coupled with spurring new defence investments and …

Japanese people have iconic music spectacles in the form of celebrating New Year’s Eve every year, and this particular one is called Momoiro Uta Gassen. Although the events such as NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen are known to the global fans, Momoiro Uta Gassen is a bright, surprising, and joyful concert presented by the idol group Momoiro Clover Z. It is …

The 2025 travel between Japan, Korea, and China remains on a high momentum, due to the increased routes, improving tourism demand, and a more robust visa-processing system in Japan. But even now, many Korean and Chinese visa applicants have to endure delays or unforeseen rejections caused by preventable errors made in the visa application process. These traps are also important …

The less popular suburb of western Tokyo, Kokubunji, surprisingly finds itself at the very top of travel wishlists of young adventurers. Kokubunji, which is reputed to be a serene forested area, a vibrant student community, and generally affordable city living, is a relief to the hectic Tokyo areas. Travelers are attracted by its combination of historical attractions, colorful cafes, indie …

When a massive lottery win comes, it usually seems like a life-altering miracle, and that is exactly what it turned out to be to one Japanese man, who ended up in the middle of an emotional battle. A 66 year old retired Japanese man lottery win, $3.8 million lottery to his surprise, he decided to conceal the fortune to his …

Japan is a country where culture and traditions are abundant and people of the country are very hospitable. Nonetheless, it should be borne in mind that respect, cleanliness, and harmony are the main values of the Japanese society to which the visitors need to adhere to. It is important to behave in the right way when in Japan because this …