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At 85 years old, Makiko Kimura still works about four times a month at a local snack shop — not to make money in retirement but as a way to stay in touch with her community.

LIFE / Lifestyle

Mar 7, 2026

Working overtime: ‘Silver Jinzai’ centers keep Japan’s seniors employed

By Bhavesh Gulrajani

With about 3 in 10 adults currently over the retirement age, community agencies keeping seniors in part-time work bring both personal and economic benefits.

In Japan, parents of bilingual children with hearing impairmentsmust navigate unforseen obstacles with a constant goal: giving their kids the best possible chance at a fully realized life.

LIFE / Lifestyle

Feb 28, 2026

In bilingual homes, raising hearing-impaired kids is a long road toward a ‘normal life’

By Yang Xiong

Early screening, financial assistance and emotional support from wider communities help multilingual families navigate an uncertain process.

Experts say emotional bonds with AI are often shaped by prior experiences — or disappointments — in human relationships.

LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform

Feb 13, 2026

Love, engineered in the age of AI

By Elizabeth Beattie

As chatbots grow more sophisticated, some people are forming romantic bonds — and even marriages — with artificial partners.

At the new Tenshoku Sodan Bar, owner Shota Umemoto (right) and recruiting staff from Yokohama-based LIA Group serve up cocktails and career advice in equal measure.

LIFE / Lifestyle

Feb 11, 2026

Inside Yokohama’s ‘quit your job’ bar, where drinks and advice are free

By Thu-Huong Ha

Owner Shota Umemoto says he was surprised by the viral response to his new bar aimed at making discussions around changing jobs more casual.

Cold-weather tips that work in Western countries usually need some tweaks to keep you cozy in Japan's winter months.

LIFE / Lifestyle

Jan 22, 2026

Don’t let Japan’s next winter storm catch you cold

By Simon Daly

Not used to snow and frigid temperatures now pummelling the Sea of Japan coast? Learn how to keep yourself warm until balmier temperatures return.

An electronic display board shows the daily movement of the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

LIFE / Lifestyle

Jan 10, 2026

Set your children up for financial success with the new NISA

By Gendel Gento

Details are not yet final, but plans for the new take on the tax-advantaged investment account indicate a contribution limit of ?600,000 per year and ?6 million in total.

With double fire in play, 2026 favors visibility, creativity and breakthroughs — but demands balance to avoid burnout.

LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform

Jan 2, 2026

Running hot in 2026: What's in store for the Year of the Fire Horse

By Kathryn Wortley

2026’s Fire Horse brings speed, passion and opportunity — but astrologers warn that without restraint, momentum can tip into burnout.

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Japanese content creators in China have emerged as informal “digital diplomats,” using social media to share everyday experiences amid a period of deepening tension between Tokyo and Beijing.

How Japanese influencers in China are bridging a growing divide

By Mike Fu

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