January 13, 2023

[ad_1] They’ve long been a favorite delicacy among many in Japan. But suddenly, it seems like people have stopped eating picked dried plums (梅干し; umeboshi) – and manufacturers are freaking out. Umeboshi are a variety of plums made by drying the plum after it’s soaked in a salt solution. They’re used in bento boxes and …

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[ad_1] It may be a new year, but Japan is once again continuing to reckon with old problems, namely the decreasing birth rate. Many politicians are kicking off 2023 with promises to alleviate the financial costs of child-rearing. In her New Year’s press conference, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko said she wants to provide children a …

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[ad_1] The Immigration Services Agency of Japan is hosting a special free in-person matching session in Tokyo for people who wish to learn more about the Special Skilled Worker Visa program. This free job fair for residents in Japan is presented by the immigration bureau. Anyone looking for opportunities for a new career in one …

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