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Julian Ryall
Julian Ryall never expected to still be in Japan 24 years after he first arrived, but he quickly realised its advantages over his native London. He lives in Yokohama with his wife and children and writes for publications around the world.
Julian Ryall never expected to still be in Japan 24 years after he first arrived, but he quickly realised its advantages over his native London. He lives in Yokohama with his wife and children and writes for publications around the world.
Experts cite social media as a key factor contributing to rising bullying cases in schools, warning of cases that go unnoticed.
China has reportedly imposed curbs on rare earth shipments to Japan, and there are concerns that these could be extended to medical products.
Germany, France and Spain have put their project on hold, prompting speculation that some may turn to the Japan-UK-Italy programme.
Takaichi’s LDP is expected to lose millions of votes as Komeito allies with the CDP after ending its coalition with the ruling party.
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Akira Ogawa’s return suggests voters are finally judging women in Japanese politics by the same imperfect standards as men.
A 26-year-old man was arrested under an 1889 law after police said a prearranged fight in Kabukicho left the other man dead weeks later.
A mix of civic discipline, careful waste management and a willingness among Tokyo residents to change their habits helped rein in the crisis.
Rising xenophobia, ‘vigilante’ patrols and memories of 1923 have rights advocates concerned that history could repeat itself.
Korean writing on the boat led to conjecture that it was a ‘ghost ship’ similar to those that washed up on Japanese shores in the past.
The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern.
Experts say that in an age of urban isolation, the pressure of ‘real human eyes’ creates more panic in thieves than hi-tech security.
Conservatives are calling for a rethink of nuclear taboos, while critics warn of risks to the global non-proliferation regime.
The lack of progress on the case has frustrated authorities and worried the public, amid renewed attention every year.
The prime minister has defied the odds by winning back LDP voters with sweeping immigration, economic policies and a tough stance on Beijing.
Failure is inevitable, aerospace experts say, so Japan needs to be less afraid of making mistakes and move on.
While Fukushima operator Tepco says it is ‘committed to safety’ at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, critics believe it is a disaster waiting to happen.
While some say Japanese knowledge is a fair demand, others worry it will introduce ‘roadblocks’ at a time when the country needs more workers.
From next year, anyone buying property will have to confirm their nationality – a move some analysts say is overkill.
Japan’s conservative politicians are against changing the centuries-old tradition of a male heir for the throne.
Tokyo’s over 52 per cent funding cut to a global body fighting Aids and malaria risks damaging its hard-won reputation as a ‘peace nation’.
Authorities are urging residents to review evacuation plans as simulations suggest a ‘maximum-class’ winter night quake could trap thousands.
Prime Minister Takaichi’s plans to tighten spying and secrecy rules could be used to stifle free speech and media freedom, analysts say.
Outdated teaching methods and the rise of language translation apps have made most Japanese less inclined to learn English, educators say.
Piracy costs publishers an estimated US$55 billion a year, forcing a hi-tech shift to protect a sector aiming to rival car exports by 2033.
Observers say daily exposure to overcrowding and disruptive behaviour in urban centres has made young adults the most resistant to change.
Analysts warn there’s ‘no chance’ of visits to the islands resuming while Tokyo continues to back Kyiv in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Experts warn the sex industry will find ways to circumvent new rules and the problem needs to be tackled from various angles simultaneously.
A new survey reveals approval for US ties has hit near-record lows amid political turmoil, punitive tariffs and shock at Trump’s agenda.
Two cases of victims aged 100 and 102 killed by their children aged above 70 have highlighted the challenges faced by elderly carers.
Academics bemoan the myopic approach after a recent report calls dropping Japan-focused subjects a ‘looming crisis in US-Japan relations’.
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