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Japan’s New Visa Rules: What Is Changing for Foreigners
In Japan, new visa rules are shifting faster than at almost any point in recent memory. The direction is two-sided: the country is opening new doors for remote workers and skilled professionals, while quietly tightening the rules for business founders and long-term residents. If you are planning to move to Japan, work here, or settle…
Why Are There No Public Trash Cans in Japan? The Real Story
If you’ve ever visited Japan, you may have noticed something unusual: public trash cans are surprisingly difficult to find. Many travelers arrive expecting spotless streets and are then left wondering where they’re supposed to throw away an empty coffee cup, snack wrapper, or drink bottle. The question “Why are there no public trash cans in…
Japan’s Joker: The Bold and Controversial Rise of Yusuke Kawai in Tokyo Politics
Japan’s Joker is reshaping the Tokyo gubernatorial race with an election campaign unlike anything the city has seen. Yusuke Kawai, widely recognized as the “Japanese Joker” for his theatrical makeup and exaggerated persona, has become a headline-maker thanks to his flamboyant public appearances, provocative posters, and unconventional policy proposals. His campaign ranges from advocating polygamy…
Crime in Japan: Foreigners vs. Japanese, What the Data Shows
Japan consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world. But in 2022, something changed: recorded crime rose for the first time in nearly two decades, and it has kept climbing since. That shift has fueled a heated online debate, and one claim comes up again and again, that foreigners are behind the increase. This…