Weeks after Takaichi’s speech, it was revealed record numbers of victims are seeking compensation for overwork in Japan.

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Japan's new prime minister has vowed to "work, work, work," even on two hours of sleep. Critics warn her stance could revive toxic overtime culture and reverse progress on reducing deaths from ...

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The inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN ceremony, the largest music awards in the country, is set to take place in May in Kyoto. Embodying the theme of “Connecting the world, illuminating the future of music ...

Renowned illustrator and manga artist Hisashi Eguchi is facing mounting criticism after allegedly using a photograph without ...

They got a kick out of these desserts. Japan took home gold in the grand finale of the 2025 Pastry World Cup, outdueling 18 countries from around the world for the sweet taste of success. The ...

Shohei Ohtani has been a superstar in Japan for more than a decade, but one day earlier this year, a Tokyo resident named Tatsuo Shinke noticed something different. Shinke, the CEO of Mint, a leading ...