Reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo sarin gas attack. Read more…
Japan’s Birthrate Crisis — What’s Really Going On?
March 18, 2025 By Leave a Comment
In the latest episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we dive into something that’s been a growing concern here in Japan for years: the country’s plummeting birth rate. In 2024, Japan recorded just 720,988 births — the lowest number since records began in 1899. It’s the ninth straight year the number has dropped, and it’s creating […] Read more…
Why Is Everything in Japan Getting More Expensive?
March 16, 2025 By Leave a Comment
From soaring rice prices to the so-called ‘cabbage shock,’ the cost of living in Japan is climbing fast. Food, utilities, and everyday essentials are getting more expensive, and many residents are feeling the strain. What’s causing this price surge, and how are people coping? Read more…
PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Trump Meeting: What’s the Real Game Here for Japan?
February 15, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Shigeru Ishiba’s meeting with Donald Trump raises big questions. Was it strategy, optics or something else? Watch my latest ‘Japan Today Spotlight’ video for the full breakdown. Read more…
A Shocking Tragedy in Saitama
February 8, 2025 By Leave a Comment
A massive sinkhole in Saitama swallowed a car, leaving Japan in shock. What caused it, and could it happen again? I break it down in this episode of ‘Japan Today Spotlight.’ Read more…
My First ‘Japan Today Spotlight’: Trump’s Re-election and Its Impact on Japan
January 16, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Starting off Japan Today Spotlight with a deep dive into Trump’s re-election and what it means for Japan. Here’s my take on this big political shift! Read more…
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