Daihatsu Scandal
A scandal caused by Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, which primarily sells compact cars has become a significant social issue in Japan. Automakers must pass safety tests and receive certification …
Johnny’s Sexual Assult
When the issues of Johnny Kitagawa’s sexual assault emerged, there were differences in the responses among Japanese companies that tried to terminate commercial contracts with talent from the Johnny & …
Online Shareholder Meetings in Japan
The Covid-19 pandemic forced to change the way Shareholder meetings are conducted in Japan. Many shareholders who were afraid of getting infected hesitated to attend, as a result, it become …
Hot Spring (Onsen)
There are thousands of hot springs in Japan because the country is made up of a group of volcanic islands. In fact, 30 minutes’ drive from my house is Arima …
Gig economy
The gig economy means a work style that accepts one-shot(one-time) jobs via the Internet. Uber Eats is a good example of the gig economy. That is a food delivery service …