After over a thousand years of tradition, the iconic “Naked Men” festival in Japan’s Iwate prefecture has come to an end mainly due to an aging population and dwindling participation. End of tradition …
‘Ruining my career’: calls grow for Japan to change law on married surnames
Japan is the only country in the world that requires spouses to use the same name, but after decades of inaction, appetite for change is building …
Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company at $11bn
Nintendo is reportedly Japan’s richest company, according to its latest financial report for the quarter. Toyo Keizai, a business magazine […] The post Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company at $11bn …
Japan Pledges $1.3 Billion in Aid to Ukrainian Investors
In a significant move to bolster economic ties, Japan has allocated a substantial 1.25 billion euros, equivalent to approximately $1.34 billion, to assist Japanese investors operating in Ukraine. This …
Japan Pledges $1.3 Billion in Aid to Ukrainian Investors
In a significant move to bolster economic ties, Japan has allocated a substantial 1.25 billion euros, equivalent to approximately $1.34 billion, to assist Japanese investors operating in Ukraine. This …
Shmyhal: Japan to allocate $1.3 billion to support Japanese investors in Ukraine
The Japanese Foreign Ministry also announced 15.8 billion yen ($105 million) in aid to Ukraine in the form of grants.
Japan pledges long-term support for Ukraine – Japanese Foreign Ministry
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced that Tokyo will provide long-term support to Ukraine and will seek assistance from the private sector to fund these efforts on Feb. 18, Japanese media …
I bought a house in Japan for less than $45,000. I live in the peaceful countryside close to every convenience, and everything’s cheaper here.
Ned Watson bought an abandoned Japanese home, known as an akiya, in 2019. It’s brought him tranquility and a life free of financial burden.
‘Want to buy a company, we can do it for you’: Japan’s Mizuho eyes big deals in India
Nearly 55% of Mizuho’s revenue comes from businesses outside Japan. In Asia, the bank deals in 14 countries, China in the north, India in the west and Australia in the south.
Here’s What It’s Actually Like to Move to Japan and Buy a Farmhouse
Where I moved: Yamanaka Onsen, Japan. How long I’ve lived in my new city: Five years (but I first came to Yamanaka for a three-month apprenticeship at a sake bar in 2015). Why I moved: In 2018, I …