Ikigai and Overwork: A Psychological Journey Through Japan’s Work Culture

Ikigai: Unpacking Its Meaning Ikigai, a concept woven into the fabric of Japanese philosophy, invites us to discover our life’s purpose. The term itself gracefully combines “iki,” meaning life, with “gai,” signifying value, together representing the …

CM Rio-led delegation in Japan to explore development partnerships

Members of the Nagaland delegation led by Abu Metha, Hekani Jakhalu, Kumar Ramnikant and others pose with Japanese representatives following a meeting on developmental collaboration. KOHIMA/TOKYO, JULY 5 (MExN): A high-level delegation from the …

Foreign investors in Japan avoid $690m in taxes with Singapore loophole

TOKYO -- Investors putting money into Japan via Singapore avoided roughly 99 billion yen ($690 million) in Japanese taxes between 2020 and 2022 through a treaty loophole allowing them to double-dip on tax breaks, Nikkei has learned from discussions with …

Family's fears as autistic British 18-year-old last seen on Father's Day is arrested in Japan with kilo of drugs in ...

An autistic British teenager has been detained on drug smuggling charges in Japan, his sister has claimed. Sean Stephenson, 18, disappeared unexpectedly on Father's Day for a 'sightseeing trip' to Canada. But, after an onward flight to Japan, …

Nagaland Delegation in Japan to Boost Trade, Development Ties

Kohima, July 5: A high-level delegation from the Government of Nagaland is currently on an official visit to Japan to explore avenues for collaborations, partnerships, and developmental initiatives with a wide range of stakeholders, including government …

Nagaland team in Japan to foster collaborations

A Special Visit from Japan

Home Community A Special Visit from Japan By The International Community Health Services NAP Contributor ICHS staff welcoming Kobe nursing students’ visit. Photo credit: ICHS. In March, the International Community Health Services (ICHS) in Seattle, …

Japan, 'first in the world' in deep-sea rare earth mining

In January, Japan will try to mine the seabed in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Like the United States, India and Australia, Japan wants to compete with China for leadership in this sector. The test to recover sediments at a depth of 5,500 metres is the …

Why Japan just tested a missile on its own turf for the first time

The distant thunder of a missile launch from Hokkaido late last month was less a provocation than a statement of intent: marking a turning point, analysts say, in Japan’s approach to its own defence. On June 24, more than 300 members of the Japan Ground …

Japan tariff negotiator holds 'in-depth' talks with Lutnick, Tokyo says

Trump tariffs Discussions come less than a week before July 9 deadline Japanese tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held phone calls with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on July 3 and July 5. © Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's tariff negotiator …