In 2014, Japan became a party to the Hague Convention. Since then the treaty has had an impact in over 150 cases. Does child support exist in Japan? The system to collect child support is extremely weak in Japan. Indeed, surveys show that that only 10% to 20% of fathersRead More →
Busy Seasons — Japanese have a passion for travel, and they generally travel at the same time, resulting in jampacked trains and hotels. The worst times to travel are around New Year’s, from the end of December to January 4; Golden Week, from April 29 to May 5; and duringRead More →
North Korea. Pitcairn Islands. Saint Helena. Are COVID-19 cases decreasing in Japan? The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s coronavirus expert Advisory Board analyzed, “The number of new infections continued to decrease nationwide thanks to the cooperation of many citizens and businesses in infection countermeasures, and the increase in theRead More →
Major production and export of cotton and silk yarn ensured Japan achieved an industrial revolution in light industry in the late nineteenth century. Less than 30 years after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the country had established a capitalist economy. Was industrialization in Japan successful? The rate and success ofRead More →
Today, the vast majority of people in Japan wear Western clothing in the everyday, and are most likely to wear kimono either to formal occasions such as wedding ceremonies and funerals, or to summer events, where the standard kimono is the easy-to-wear, single-layer cotton yukata. When were kimonos worn inRead More →
For 2021, Japan is ranked 5 of 140 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.1599 (a score of 0.0000 is considered ‘perfect’). Does Japan have a navy? The JMSDF was formed following the dissolution of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN)Read More →
Ultimately, Japan is a lot cheaper than living in many places in Europe, and if you have a steady income, the cost of living in Japan is affordable. … Living in Japan is an incredible experience, and while it’s not the cheapest place to live in Asia, it can stillRead More →
In 1951, at the Treaty of San Francisco, Japan renounced its rights to Sakhalin, but did not formally acknowledge Soviet sovereignty over it. Since that time, no final peace treaty has been signed between Japan and Russia, and the status of the neighboring Kuril Islands remains disputed. When did JapanRead More →
The Japanese have a well-earned reputation for manners and politeness, and countless ways to be polite. Etiquette makes things run smoothly, and being courteous will make your stay much more enjoyable. Here are ten simple ways to be polite in Japan. Is Japan the most polite country? The Japanese areRead More →