In Japan, a quiet but significant shift is underway in how workers identify themselves on the job. Across industries—from retail to public service and transportation—more individuals are adopting business names, or pseudonyms, instead of using their real names at work. This trend, once largely seen among celebrities or freelancers, is becoming a practical and protective tool … [Read more...] about Why More Japanese Workers Are Choosing Business Names Over Real Ones
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Japan’s First “Calm Down” Spaces at Osaka’s Yumeshima Station for Sensory Sensitivities People
In the bustling city of Osaka, where vibrant crowds and neon lights define much of the urban experience, a quiet revolution is taking shape. At Osaka Metro’s Yumeshima Station, which opened in January 2025 ahead of the Osaka-Kansai World Expo, Japan has introduced its first in-station “calm down, cool down” spaces. These innovative booths are designed to offer solace to … [Read more...] about Japan’s First “Calm Down” Spaces at Osaka’s Yumeshima Station for Sensory Sensitivities People
Black Holes Shoot Gas Like Bullets, Japanese Study Finds
A recent scientific breakthrough from Japan is challenging long-standing assumptions about how supermassive black holes behave. Researchers led by Lecturer Misumoto at the Fukuoka University of Education have uncovered evidence suggesting that these enormous cosmic structures shoot out gas not in smooth, continuous flows—as previously believed—but in rapid, fragmented bursts … [Read more...] about Black Holes Shoot Gas Like Bullets, Japanese Study Finds
Former Tokyo Taxi Driver Arrested for Alleged Rape and Filming of Approximately 50 Women
TOKYO, May 22, 2025 — A former taxi driver in Tokyo has been arrested on suspicion of drugging and sexually assaulting a female passenger, Tokyo Metropolitan Police confirmed on Thursday. Media outlets report the case may involve as many as 50 victims. The 54-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Wednesday and is being investigated for non-consensual sexual intercourse … [Read more...] about Former Tokyo Taxi Driver Arrested for Alleged Rape and Filming of Approximately 50 Women
Japan Rethinks Rules for Converting Foreign Driver’s Licenses Amid Traffic Incidents
In the wake of two serious traffic accidents involving foreign drivers, Japan is taking a closer look at how overseas driving licenses are converted for use in the country. While this may seem like a procedural issue, it reflects deeper questions about road safety, immigration trends, and how Japan adapts to a growing international population. The recent incidents that sparked … [Read more...] about Japan Rethinks Rules for Converting Foreign Driver’s Licenses Amid Traffic Incidents