Japan’s Youngest Billionaire is Solving the Country’s Biggest Crisis with AI
By 2025, 1.3 million Japanese business owners will be over 70 years old with no successor. This could lead to the…
“I Wasn’t Even Driving”: Osaka Woman’s Bizarre 35-Minute Spree of 8 Hit-and-Runs Leaves City Stunned
In an incident that defies logic and mirrors chaotic video game antics, a 47-year-old woman in Osaka caused eight separate traffic…
Are $5,000 akiya houses a hidden gem in real estate, or are they more myth than reality?
Japan’s ultra-cheap akiya (空き家) houses have become something of an internet sensation, with headlines promising dream homes for as little as…
9 Best Ways to Redeem Chase Points For Max Value in 2025
Want to maximize your Chase points? This comprehensive guide ranks every redemption option from worst to best, complete with step-by-step instructions…
6 Best Hotels to Maximize Your Chase Sapphire Reserve Points Through Transfers
Hyatt is often considered the best redemption option for Chase points due to its high value per point, typically ranging from 1.7…
10 Boring Online Business Ideas for Japan-Culture Enthusiasts
Exploring the intersection of Japan’s rich culture and online entrepreneurship, this article delves into 10 unexciting yet viable business ideas tailored for enthusiasts…
How Toyota Went From Being Outproduced 350:1 to Revolutionizing Manufacturing
Toyota’s transformation from a struggling post-war manufacturer to the world’s largest automaker is more than just a business success story—it’s a…
The 55 Generations and 900-Year Legacy of Japan’s Oldest Sake Brewery
Since 1141, one family has been crafting some of Japan’s finest sake. Through 55 generations, the Sudo family transformed from samurai…
How This Canadian Couple Moved To Japanese Countryside For Just $300 Rent Per Year
In late 2021, a Canadian couple named Mika and Jesse embarked on what many would consider a dream lifestyle – moving…
Why Tokyo’s Metro Is Profitable and New York City in $47 billion Debt
The stark contrast between Japan’s world-leading rail system and New York City’s subway network offers fascinating insights into different approaches to…