A 16-year-old Japanese boy has been rescued from a scam syndicate in Myanmar near the Thai border, Thai authorities confirmed on Friday night.
Facing deportation despite Japan upbringing, kids falling through immigration system gaps
However, under the revised law, innocent children who had no choice about coming to Japan and have since grown up in the country’s education system and culture may also face deportation. Some of these children don’t properly understand their parents’ native language and culture, and would likely face a difficult life if deported.
Salary increases in Japan skewed toward younger workers, revealing generational gap
While starting salary increases and wage hikes are gaining momentum in Japan, pay increases tend to favor younger workers, while those for mi …
My family moved from New Orleans to Okinawa. Parenting felt so much easier in Japan.
My family moved from New Orleans to Okinawa. Public spaces in Japan are design with kids in mind, something I miss now that I’m back in the US.
2025 Report Finds Japan’s Instant Coffee Market Set to Reach US$4.56 Billion by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of 3.32%
The “Japan Instant Coffee Market – Forecasts from 2025 to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The advancement of the Japan instant coffee market is forecasted to attain …
Japan’s China investment drops 60% in 10 years as firms rethink strategies
Geopolitical considerations and intense competition from domestic firms have led Japanese companies to move their China investments elsewhere.
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on India may impact agri and transport sectors
Analysts say reciprocal tariffs are a bigger risk for emerging Asian countries like India than developed Asian nations like Japan.
Charting a Sustainable Financial Future for Tokyo and Japan
A pair of panels featuring leading policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts at the FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum 2025 event at the end of January explored Tokyo’s future as a finance hub …
I can’t afford to buy a house where I live, so I bought one in Japan. It only cost me $30,000.
Justin Wong lives in British Columbia, Canada, but said he can’t afford to buy a home there. So he nabbed a house across the Pacific Ocean in Japan.
Webinar: How to buy a home in Japan as a foreigner
Learn how to buy a home in Japan, including financing options, marketing trends and recommended properties. The webinar will be held from 6 p.m. to. 7 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) on March 13. Sign up …