A survey conducted by Mynavi, a Japan-based job-matching company, revealed that 45% of full-time employees in Japan identify as “quiet quitters,” workers who perform only the minimum required tasks. The survey, released last week, included 3,000 respondents aged 20 to 59 and showed that 46.7% of those in their 20s reported adopting this approach, indicating a trend among … [Read more...] about Nearly 45% of Japanese Full-Time Workers Engage in Quiet Quitting, Mynavi Survey Finds
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Nankai Trough Megaquake Could Damage ¥1,466 Trillion in Economic Losses, Engineers Warn
A megaquake along the Nankai Trough could lead to ¥1,466 trillion (approximately $10 trillion) in economic damages over a 22-year recovery period, according to a revised estimate by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers released on June 11, 2025. This figure reflects a 4% increase from the 2018 estimate of ¥1,410 trillion, attributed to updated economic data and expanded flood … [Read more...] about Nankai Trough Megaquake Could Damage ¥1,466 Trillion in Economic Losses, Engineers Warn
Japanese Photographer Kimiko Nishimoto, Known as “Selfie Grandma,” Dies at 97
Tokyo, June 12, 2025 – Kimiko Nishimoto, a Japanese photographer widely recognized as the "selfie grandma," passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 97 due to bile duct cancer. Nishimoto gained international attention for her playful and humorous self-portraits, which she began creating at the age of 72, amassing a significant following on Instagram. Nishimoto’s … [Read more...] about Japanese Photographer Kimiko Nishimoto, Known as “Selfie Grandma,” Dies at 97
Kyoto University and Towa Begin Final-Stage Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug
Kyoto University’s Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) and Towa Pharmaceutical Co. have initiated the final phase of clinical trials in May 2025 for a potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment using a repurposed medication, according to a recent announcement. The research began in 2017 when CiRA scientists, using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell experiments, … [Read more...] about Kyoto University and Towa Begin Final-Stage Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug
The Japanese Man Who Refused to Age: Aki’s Journey and Japan’s New Masculine Ideal
In Japan—a country already celebrated for longevity, discipline, and wellness—a growing number of men are embracing radical lifestyle choices to preserve their youth. What was once a quiet cultural preference for health and skincare has now transformed into a full-blown movement. For many modern Japanese men, looking young isn’t just vanity—it’s about power, confidence, and … [Read more...] about The Japanese Man Who Refused to Age: Aki’s Journey and Japan’s New Masculine Ideal