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Back to SearchJapanese firm allows young workers to pick their own bosses
A structural design firm in Hokkaido has tackled high employee turnover by giving young workers the freedom to pick their own boss. Officials say the…
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Shikoku fishing firm reels in young talent with guaranteed income
A fishing company on Japan's western island of Shikoku is breaking with convention by offering workers a guaranteed salary. And young people are taki…
2 years, 2 months ago
Robots could rescue Japan's labor-starved food industry
Japan's food industry faces the same dire demographic problems plaguing the rest of the country. A shrinking and aging population has led to chronic …
2 years, 2 months ago
Bears on the attack in Japan
Bear attacks are on the rise in Japan with a record 219 incidents — including six fatalities — reported during the last fiscal year. As the animals e…
2 years, 2 months ago
The show goes on for National Ballet of Ukraine
The National Ballet of Ukraine has enchanted audiences in Japan with its first full-scale overseas performances since the Russian invasion. Though th…
2 years, 2 months ago
Scams in Japan: Protect yourself from fraud
For the record 3.2 million foreigners living in Japan, one of the country's most attractive features is its low crime rate. But many are falling vict…
2 years, 2 months ago
Scams in Japan: Shady part-time jobs that promise easy money
Some foreign residents in Japan are being deceived into committing illegal acts. They get involved in what appear to be easy, high-paying activities …
2 years, 2 months ago
Ainu work to build a sense of community in urban Japan
The Ainu, an indigenous people predominantly living in northern Japan, have a distinct language and rich cultural traditions. Although Hokkaido has t…
2 years, 2 months ago
A year without homework: One Japanese elementary school challenges the norm
A public elementary school in rural Japan has done away with homework — and after one year, some students say they are more motivated to learn.
2 years, 2 months ago
US homelessness skyrockets as interest rates escalate
Life is good for some people in the United States right now as wages increase and companies book profits on the back of strong consumer spending. But…
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