‘Shukatsu’: How young Japanese are redefining end-of-life planning
Shukatsu, or end-of-life planning, has grown more common among younger people, who see it from a fresh perspective: as a way of reexamining the present moment.
Morito Otsu
More foreign tourists flock to real-life anime sites across Japan
The trend has excited local residents with an expectation of regional development.
Unlicensed taxis rampant around Narita Airport
Many of these drivers are believed to be Chinese-speaking people, and reservations and payments are said to often be made online.
Theft at unmanned shops on rise alongside surge in cost-of-living
The background to the increase in thefts at unmanned shops seems to be the surging cost-of-living and the recent economic downturn.