True gambling with integrated resorts (IR) will now be legitimate in Japan. The legislation passed the Upper House on a

Las Vegas-like resorts in Japan? It definitely could happen: the Abe Administration has pushed through enabling legislation that paves the

Tokyo may not be on fire, but the Niigata elections sure were! Some may even describe them as Nuclear—well, at

AirBnB Japan has captured global headlines as recent regulation changes have all but exiled the company from this market. As

In a landmark case, the Japanese Supreme Court just ruled companies may now release employees who turn 60 years old,

Japan exists at the forefront of technology and innovation. Why, then, do we still see ~80% of transactions (jewelry, car,

In this episode we talk about the very powerful Ministry of Finance. But just how powerful is this ministry? And

As predicted, the death by a thousand cut has begun for prime minister Abe. This week especially he faces strong

Welcome back to Tokyo on Fire! In this episode we take an overall look at all the state of the

Welcome to our new segment – Japanese Politics 101! In this series we want to help those interested in learning