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Private homes in Tokyo to be rented to tourists
NZME Publishing – February 2, 2016 – Faced with a shortage of hotels, Tokyo’s Ota district has approved renting out rooms and private homes to accommodate a growing number of tourist... Read More
Mr. Osomatsu Planner: We Haven’t Said It Will End After Half a Year
ANIMEGEWSNETWORK – February 1, 2016 – The Sunday edition of the Tokyo Shimbun paper published a feature about the success of the comedy anime Mr. Osomatsu(Osomatsu-san) among young w... Read More
Japan retail sales fall more than expected, keeps BOJ under pressure
Thomson Reuters – January 28, 2016 – Japan’s retail sales fell more than expected in December, data showed on Thursday, suggesting that sluggish household spending will keep fourth-... Read More
Higher Education Reform: A Tale of Unintended Consequences
Nippon.com – January 26, 2016 – At a time of tough fiscal constraints, Japan’s universities are under mounting pressure to do more with less.... Read More
Japanese government to crack down on ‘soggy, flavourless’ sushi in UK restaurants
The Telegraph – January 25, 2016 – When Yuki Gomi was offered sushi from a supermarket-bought platter at a friend’s home party in London, the acclaimed Japanese chef was too polite to re... Read More
Japan lifts nuclear sanctions on Iran
Thomson Reuters – January 22, 2016 – Japan on Friday lifted sanctions on Iran, falling in line with major world powers after the United Nations atomic energy agency confirmed last weekend... Read More
Retail Workers Beware: The Robots Are Coming
Buzz Feed News – January 20, 2016 – Pepper, the “humanoid robot,” was showing off its personal stylist capabilities at an industry convention in New York Tuesday. The newest addition t... Read More
Japan to start certifying Japanese food chefs overseas
JAPAN TODAY – January 19, 2016 – TOKYO — Japan will launch a system for certifying skilled foreign chefs of traditional Japanese food from fiscal 2016, hoping to raise the quality of th... Read More