Japanese Culture & Lifestyle

A Glint of Hope on the Demographic Horizon: Japan Records First First-Half Birth Increase in Over a Decade

TOKYO — For a nation long accustomed to the steady, seemingly inexorable rhythm of demographic contraction, even the faintest whisper...

Japanese Culture & Lifestyle

The Niseko Paradox: Inside Japan’s Billion-Dollar Alpine Bubble, Where Convenience Stores Sell Half-Million-Yen Masterpieces

Executive Overview To international adventure seekers, Niseko is synonymous with pristine powder snow, world-class alpine resorts, and a winter sports...

Asian Entertainment & Movies

“New Recruit 4” Joins Ratings Race As “My Bias, My Boss” Kicks Off Second Half Of Its Run

SEOUL — The mid-week and weekend television landscape in South Korea is experiencing a fascinating shift in viewer engagement, highlighted...