Right now, the number of foreign workers in Japan has hit an all-time high. But behind those record figures, stories of illegal employment and mistreatment are surfacing everywhere.
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Yoron Island is located approximately 590 kilometers south of mainland Kagoshima. Technically part of Kagoshima Prefecture, it's the southernmost island in the region. Still, being only 21 kilometers from the northern tip of Okinawa, the local atmosphere feels like a mix of both worlds.
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Kuchinoshima is located at the northern tip of the Tokara Islands, a place where nature feels raw and untamed. Wild cows roam freely on the hills, while the faint scent of Tamotoyuri lilies fills the air.
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One Japanese restaurant chain with over 20 branches decided to make a change after staff kept reporting awkward encounters with customers trying to tip. Since last February, nearly all of their stores have placed a tip box by the register.
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Noise, trash and endless disputes have forced seven Osaka municipalities to say they have completed the "Special Area Minpaku" program. On November 29, Minoh Mayor Ryo Harada said directly to Kansai TV: "Minoh City will also withdraw."
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Autumn in Kyushu feels like stepping into a living painting. Fresh air, fiery leaves and seasonal festivals make this southern island one of Japan's most underrated autumn destinations. Whether you're flying over forests on ropeways, wandering through ancient tombs surrounded by cosmic flowers, or watching hundreds of hot air balloons soar into the sky, Kyushu
For those who prefer to travel at a leisurely pace, travel does not mean seeing countless sights in a hurry, but rather being quietly with loved ones, immersing themselves in nature and allowing the soul to truly rest. Sanu 2nd Home embodies this philosophy – its artfully designed cabins spread across lush corners of Japan perfectly fulfill such desires.
Nokonoshima, located in Fukuoka's Hakata Bay and administered by Fukuoka's Nishi Ward, has celebrated the grand opening of its first convenience store. Half of the island's residents are elderly, and the advent of the local shop means they no longer need to go off the island for food and drink.