Starting June 23, 2025, Japan has rolled out a new policy requiring pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening for individuals from certain countries planning to stay in Japan for more than three months. This initiative, aimed at curbing the spread of TB, initially targets nationals from the Philippines and Nepal, with plans …

Discover the Unique Charm of Meido Cafe Shangri-La in Kiryu, Gunma Located in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, Meido Cafe Shangri-La is a truly unique café where only seniors aged 65 and above work as maids. Since opening its doors in July 2024, this café has employed over 10 elderly staff …

In May, the average asking rent for rental apartments in Tokyo’s 23 wards for single occupants (with a floor area of 30 square meters or less) reached a new milestone. Rising by 0.7% from the previous month, the average rent hit ¥100,634, surpassing ¥100,000 for the first time. This surge …