Jan 2, 2025 · With multiple high court rulings that were handed down in 2024 calling Japan's ban on same-sex marriage "unconstitutional" and demands from business organizations that the …

Jan 29, 2025 · English news, analysis of Japanese politics, business and society by Japan's oldest newspaper, the Mainichi Shimbun.

Dec 29, 2024 · In 2024, two Japanese animated feature films raked in over 10 billion yen (approx. $63 million): "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram," which took home 15.7 billion …

Jan 3, 2025 · In Japan, power and sexual harassment are well-known issues that persist despite sparking strong social movements against them. New types of unwelcome behavior, some …

Dec 26, 2024 · While the average monthly salary at Japanese firms rose by more than 10,000 yen (about $64) in 2024 from the previous year for the first time, the cou

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Jan 6, 2025 · The survey also revealed that the percentage of respondents who quit after 10 to 12 months at a company was the highest, at 25.4 percent, but dropped sharply to 12.6 percent …

Dec 25, 2024 · As of June 2024, a record 3.59 million foreign nationals lived in Japan, playing a vital role in society. During the year, however, the immigration la

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Jan 3, 2025 · A man bathes with yuzu citrus fruits at the Tenjinmisaki hot spring on Dec. 21, 2024, in Fukushima Prefecture's Naraha. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A group of governors is aiming …