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Though it used to be largely stuck in Akihabara’s shadow, in recent years Tokyo’s Ikebukuro neighborhood has become an anime fan mecca in its own right, with a large number of otaku media specialty stores. Ikebukuro has also become one of Japan’s premier cosplay venues, with the neighborhood hosting multiple costuming even...
The number of Japanese people aged 65 and above looking for jobs has more than doubled in the past decade, according to a new report. Not retiring soon: Hello Work, an employment services agency in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district, reportedly receives over 100 job seekers daily. "Clerical jobs are popular among seniors, but job openings tend to be for work like apartment building superintendents and cleaning crews," the representative said.
TOKYO -- The number of people 65 and older looking for work in Japan has more than doubled over the past decade, government employment center dat
TOKYO -- The number of people 65 and older looking for work in Japan has more than doubled over the past decade, creating the challenge of matching them with…
Hayao Miyazaki's legendary solo director debut, Future Boy Conan, is getting celebrated with a new stage play next year. The new stage play is being directed by…