Tokyo, September 18, 2025 – Japan’s government is planning a new rule that requires foreign workers in eight specific industries to stay in their jobs for at least two years before they can change workplaces. This is part of a new training and employment program set to replace the Technical Intern Training Program in April 2027. The proposal was discussed at an expert panel … [Read more...] about Japan Plans Two-Year Job Transfer Rule for Foreign Workers in Eight Sectors
Japan Airlines Cuts Pay for 37 Executives After Pilot’s Alcohol Violation
Tokyo, September 17, 2025 – Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced salary reductions for 37 executives following an alcohol-related incident involving a captain at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). The move comes after Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a reprimand to the airline for inadequate internal controls. The 64-year-old captain, … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Cuts Pay for 37 Executives After Pilot’s Alcohol Violation
Japanese Maid Cafe Owner Shares Story of Giving Birth at 14
A 37-year-old Japanese woman named Yuka, who co-owns a maid cafe with her daughter, has gained attention online after revealing she gave birth at age 14. According to the *South China Morning Post*, Yuka, now 37, spoke to *Oricon News* about her experience. At 13, she noticed irregular periods but did not realize she was pregnant until her belly grew. She hid her pregnancy … [Read more...] about Japanese Maid Cafe Owner Shares Story of Giving Birth at 14
COVID-19 Infections Surge Again in Japan Amid Heatwave; 80% Linked to Nimbus Variant
September 15, 2025, reports indicate a resurgence of COVID-19 infections across Japan this summer, driven by the Nimbus variant (NB.1.8.1), an Omicron sublineage. The variant, first detected globally in January 2025, has been designated a "variant under monitoring" by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its increased transmissibility, though it does not appear to cause … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Infections Surge Again in Japan Amid Heatwave; 80% Linked to Nimbus Variant
Japan’s Ministry of Justice to Launch Survey on Hate Speech Targeting Foreigners
September 16, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Justice announced plans to conduct a fact-finding survey on hate speech targeting specific ethnic groups or nationalities starting in fiscal year 2026. The initiative aims to assess the current situation amid the growing influence of social networking sites (SNS) and the diversification of targets, with the goal of developing new … [Read more...] about Japan’s Ministry of Justice to Launch Survey on Hate Speech Targeting Foreigners