Romancing Japan | Tag: society

The nation's death count is double the country's birth rate. Japan's aging society is becoming a problem for its economy, social security safety nets, and potentially its culture.

Akiya are Japan's abandoned houses that are going cheap. Learn about the process of buying an akiya, associated costs, benefits, and challenges of ownership.

The Japanese concept of ‘self’, honne (true feelings) and tatemae (public facade). The cultural significance and the balance between personal authenticity and societal expectations.

Japan's wage landscape faces challenges due to traditional employment practices. Pressure is mounting for change as the cost of living rises.

This is the essential guide for those thinking about moving to Japan. This answers the important questions you need to consider before migrating to Japan.

Japan faces a surge of YouTubers and influencers, engaging in disruptive, disrespectful behavior for views. These actions are causing regulatory concerns, while affecting social harmony.

Learn how to use chopsticks in Japan with this guide, covering cultural significance, etiquette, and tips for handling various foods while avoiding common mistakes.

Explore effective strategies for making friends in Japan as a foreigner. Understand the social culture, overcome language barriers, and find common ground with locals.

Japan's latest strategies to combat overtourism, where the focus shifts from bustling cities to serene rural landscapes. This article discusses ways that avoiding overtourism can rejuvenate rural Japan.

Japan boasts advanced technology yet grappling with economic stagnation and cultural resistance to change. To secure a prosperous future, embracing innovation, immigration, and political diversity is essential.

Discover etiquette rules in Japan and avoid common mistakes. From public behavior to dining customs, learn how to respect local traditions and enjoy your travel in Japan.

Japanese people are always welcoming and even though tourism is an important part of the nation’s economy, they can sometimes view foreign tourists as potentially troublesome.

Investigating social media and Japan's tourism boom. How internet appeal leads to overtourism's painful reality. Japanese Instagram campaigns to YouTube storytelling and the global appeal for balanced digital promotion.

Discover strategies to navigate Japan's complex work culture, recognize signs of a toxic environment, and promote mental health. Learn to thrive with unique challenges of Japanese corporate life.

Locally known as 'tourist pollution', overtourism puts pressure on local residents and caused issues with local businesses and infrastructure. Politicians are looking for a way out.