US Tightens Visa Application Rules for Japanese Travelers: 5-Year Social Media Disclosure Now Mandatory
As of April 2025, the United States has formally escalated digital scrutiny of foreign nationals applying for visas. The U.S. Embassy…
Japan’s Most Frugal Woman Buys 3 Houses by 34 Living On Just $1.40 a Day
In a country where owning even one home feels out of reach for many, one woman in Japan has shocked the…
In 1945, Japan Promised Never to Rebuild Its Military, But Now They Have a $320 Million Military Program, Leaving China Stunned
In 1945, Japan promised never to build a military again. But in 2022, they had enough and announced a $320 billion…
How Nestlé Created Japan’s Coffee Culture By Targeting Kids
At 8 AM on a typical Tokyo morning in 2014, millions of Japanese workers clutched their coffee cups, a ritual so…
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…
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…
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…
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