Articles
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High-End Fitness and Luxury Gyms in Japan: Where Expats Train in 2026
• January 16, 2026
From elite personal training studios to globally recognized gym brands and science-backed supplement providers, Japan’s high-end fitness landscape in 2026 offers something for every lifestyle. -
The Yen Loans & Axios Solution: Non-Resident Mortgages in Japan
• January 15, 2026
For years, overseas buyers were locked out of Japan’s property market due to strict residency requirements. A new partnership between Yen Loans and Axios is changing that—making non-resident mortgages in Japan faster, compliant and fully accessible for global investors and second-home buyers. -
World’s Happiest Workplaces: Global and Japan Winners
• January 14, 2026
WorkL’s World’s Happiest Workplaces 2026 reveals the global leaders in employee wellbeing. How do these results compare with Japan’s own workplace satisfaction benchmarks? From Accenture and Disney to Dentsu and Salesforce Japan, we explore how global and local standards of happiness at work align. -
Japanese SME Finance Trends 2026: Building Resilience
• January 13, 2026
As Japan heads into 2026, SMEs are reshaping their financial strategies by embracing fintech treasury tools, automation, and smarter pricing models to build resilience amid currency volatility, labor shortages, and rising costs. -
Gourmet Travel in Tattoo-friendly Kinosaki Onsen
• January 9, 2026
From world-class Tajima Beef to winter snow crab and tattoo-friendly hot springs, Kinosaki Onsen offers a gourmet travel experience rooted in tradition, sustainability and regional flavor. -
Japan’s Talent Tunnel: Navigating the Labor Shortage Crisis
• January 8, 2026
Japan’s labor shortage is not just a demographic crisis but a strategic turning point—one that can be transformed into an opportunity through workforce reform, flexible employment models and responsible AI integration. -
High-End Affordable Eyewear Sets Global Standards
• January 7, 2026
Japanese eyewear brands are quietly reshaping global expectations, pairing meticulous craftsmanship with accessible pricing in ways that challenge what high-end eyewear is supposed to cost. -
Japanese Passport Ranks 3rd for Visa-Free Travel
• January 6, 2026
Japan remains one of the world’s most powerful passports, ranking third globally for visa-free travel despite shifting geopolitical and economic headwinds. -
Black in the USA: Performance Lecture on Overcoming Adversity
• January 5, 2026
This deeply moving performance lecture by musician Gregory Boyd blends lived experience, history and music to inspire young people to overcome adversity and claim their self-worth. -
Most Beautiful Winter Destinations in Japan
• January 2, 2026
These are destinations worth adding to your list when planning a winter trip in search of Japan’s most magical winter scenery. -
Celebrate Shōgatsu Like a Local: Japanese New Year Traditions
• December 29, 2025
Known as Shogatsu, the Japanese New Year is a time when ancient customs blend seamlessly with modern life, creating a unique cultural experience like no other. -
Latest UK-Japan Business News
• December 26, 2025
A year-in-review of key developments shaping UK-Japan relations, from economic security and clean energy investment to AI, automotive innovation and advanced robotics collaboration.