Ishikawa's subtle adaptation of the Nobel Prize winner's first novel finds resonance and haunting ambiguity in Japan's fading ...

Many Vietnamese workers in Japan with the high-skilled "Gijinkoku" visa complain about wage arrears and being assigned to ...

Today, the Asian American label has moved beyond its activist roots. The term might literally refer to anyone who traces their lineage from the whole of the Asian continent. This could include people ...

That’s why, when I learned about a Japanese room called a “shosai,” I felt like I needed to go all-in on the concept — and look at investing in a separate space for quiet time that’s not my office. I ...

Parenting reflects an entire culture’s way of thinking. In Japan, where community and courtesy come first, raising kids looks ...

Duolingo has launched 148 new AI-generated language courses, its largest expansion yet, following backlash over an AI-first strategy and contractor cuts.

In its apology, obtained by the Forward, Nike said the temporary billboard was part of a campaign to “inspire runners and the copy was based on common phrases used by runners.” The phrase was ...

How much fans spend on their oshi depends. According to a recent survey by Japanese marketing company CDG and Oshicoco, an ...

From verbal abuse and physical assaults to sexual harassment and mistreatment by patients’ families, violence and harassment against medical staff are far more common than many people realise.

Since 1947, Japanese Civil Code has stipulated that all married couples must share a common surname. Although in theory that name could be that of the husband or wife, in practice it is almost ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit ... The law doesn’t give them much leeway on the issue. Since 1947, Japanese Civil Code has stipulated that all married couples must share a common ...

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