Japanese have always been struggling with mental health issues, according to different surveys. One survey even showed that young adults’ primary cause of death was suicide. The country even has a “loneliness minister” to help tackle such issues regarding the mental health of citizens. This mental condition leaves citizens wanting comfort and company. This is where Mr. … [Read more...] about Japan’s Rent To Do Nothing Man Has Thousands Of Clients In Line
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Jinji Ido – The Employee Shifting Tradition In Japan
The time for Jinji Ido is swiftly coming as spring approaches. There is no standard method to describe Jinji Ido in English since this extensive re-distribution of staff is unique to Japanese corporations (with the probable exception of Korea, where businesses have based their strategies on the Japanese model). “Staff shuffling,” “staff rotation to other jobs,” or … [Read more...] about Jinji Ido – The Employee Shifting Tradition In Japan
English Words You Didn’t Know Came from Japanese
Loanwords, as the name suggests are words that have been transplanted from one language to another. Phrases such as déjà vu, je ne sais quoi, and joie de vivre are just a few examples of the hundreds of loanwords inherited from French. Due to the global nature of English and its regrettable use as a tool of colonialism, the English language is rife with loan words from all … [Read more...] about English Words You Didn’t Know Came from Japanese
Ossan Rental : Japanese Middle-Aged Men for Hire
Takanobu Nishimoto is the owner of a unique business. The Straits Times reported that the fashion expert of 50 years old created an online platform named “Ossan Rental” in 2012 from his residence in Tokyo. “Ossan” is a somewhat insulting term for “uncles” or middle-aged men. At just 1,000 Japanese Yen, the equivalent of $6.84 per hour, people using Nishimoto’s service … [Read more...] about Ossan Rental : Japanese Middle-Aged Men for Hire
5 Most Popular Cars in Japan
Japan is renowned for being a significant player in the car industry and being the home of the most loved cars on the globe. The 2021 National Car Life Survey is based on a survey of 1,000 male and female car drivers. To participate in the survey one’s age should be between eighteen to fifty-nine. The Honda N-Box , Daihatsu Tanto, Toyota Prius, Toyota Aqua, and Honda … [Read more...] about 5 Most Popular Cars in Japan