‘No time to spare’ to address Japan’s baby bust as Tokyo promises free daycare to all preschoolers
It's the second family-friendly out of Tokyo, following the municipal government's decision to offer a 4-day work week to ...
Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to know.
A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for ...
Blackstone invests big in Tokyo real estate
Blackstone is making a seismic bet on a property market on the other side of the globe.
Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’
Japan is facing a population crisis—so Tokyo, its largest city, will try to solve the problem with something new: a four-day ...
Can Japan's Four-Day Work Week Solve Its Birth Rate Crisis?
The solution requires a fundamental shift in workplace culture, not just more policies, according to an analyst.
Japan Airlines doesn't want you to take your luggage on the train when you visit Tokyo
The airline is offering a $29 same-day luggage delivery service to help ease congestion on Tokyo's crowded trains as visitors ...
Kyushu: From Tokyo…to bathing in nature
In western Japan, this prefecture’s verdant natural spaces are the perfect destination for bringing together body, mind, and ...
Japan's Kansai Electric buys into Iberdrola's 1.3 bln euro offshore wind project in Germany
Japan's Kansai Electric Power Co has agreed to take a 49% stake in Iberdrola's Windanker offshore wind project in Germany, ...
Japan business survey shows slight improvement in outlook for manufacturers
A quarterly survey by Japan's central bank shows business sentiment among manufacturers has improved slightly, especially in ...
Japan Airlines offers enticing deal for Tokyo travelers that don’t want to carry luggage to their hotel
Japan Airlines is offering same-day baggage delivery service to passengers in effort to help ‘congestion’ on Tokyo public ...
Japan Airlines offers luggage delivery to your hotel when you visit Tokyo
The hotel delivery service aims to ease congestion on public transport and address the shortage of storage lockers, making ...
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New $35 billion bullet train in Japan dramatically cuts travel times — here's how it'll impact passengers
The roughly $35 billion project began construction in 2019. Now, just four years later, the new line is fully operational. To ...