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An Indonesian man came to Japan on a farming visa but was tricked into grueling laundry work. His story reveals how shady staffing agencies exploit foreign workers under Japan’s “Specified Skilled Worker” program.
Japan’s Labor Scam: Indonesian Worker With Farming Visa Forced Into Laundry Work Read More »
Japan remains one of the most cash-heavy economies in the world, with over 60% of payments still made in cash.
Why Japan Still Loves Cash: 4 Reasons It Struggles With a Cashless Future Read More »
Japan and Russia remain locked in a decades-long dispute over the Northern Territories. From the 1855 treaty to today’s renewed talks, the Kuril Islands issue blends history, politics, and human stories.
Northern Territories Dispute: Japan and Russia’s 80-Year Standoff Over the Kuril Islands Read More »
Japan is debating a new “flag desecration law” that would criminalize damaging the Hinomaru. Supporters call it a matter of national pride, while critics warn it threatens free speech.
Japan’s Flag Desecration Law: Why Burning the Hinomaru Could Soon Mean Jail Read More »
Osaka Prefecture has earned the unfortunate title of the least safe region in Japan. According to official police data, one crime occurs for every 109 residents. Source: National Police Agency, 2024 Police White Paper Rates of violent crime, theft, and sex-related crimes are particularly high in Osaka, ranking among the lowest nationwide. Among violent cases,
Osaka Crime Rate Tops Japan: Map Shows Safest and Riskiest Areas Read More »
Japan’s telecom ministry warns P2P users downloading adult videos may unknowingly upload them too, facing lawsuits and huge copyright claims. Learn how BitTorrent and Share turn downloads into uploads.
Japan’s New Crackdown on P2P Adult Video Downloads: Hidden Upload Trap Exposes Users Read More »
A massive condo project in Asakura City, Fukuoka, backed by a Chinese developer, has been stopped after 50,000 residents signed petitions and staged protests. Learn how local opposition reshaped the plan.