economy
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Special Real Estate Trends in Japan
Our tour customers regularly ask the guides about the real estate market in Japan. Let us give you an overview of the housing market in Japan and likely trends in the near future.
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The Start of Working Life in Japan
Finding your first full-time job is never easy, and even less so in Japan. How do university students find their first jobs? And what happens once you are in?
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Life in a Japanese Company
Lifetime employment, seniority-based pay, and the lack of a strong labor union give Japan’s offices a distinct culture. How did these systems originate, and is it time for a change in Japan’s traditional-style companies?
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Earthquake Safety in Earthquake-prone Japan
How is earthquake damage mitigated in Japan, and what can you do yourself to stay as safe as possible in the rare event of a large earthquake?
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Japanese industries with strong brands
After WW2 ended, Japan’s economy grew very fast. It was its industry that carried a large part of this growth. What type of industry did Japan become famous for?
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Japan’s super-aging society among the top in the world
Japan’s population is decreasing, bringing economical problems with it. What is going on, and what is Japan planning to do to remedy this?
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Japan’s Economy Recovering from the Slump
It is no secret that Japan’s economy has been in a slump for the last 30 years. Ever since the Japanese stock market crashed in 1989, Japan hasn’t been able to get back to pre-crash levels until very recently.
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Secret of High Economic Growth in Japan
The Japanese economy was booming in the mid-20th century. What were Japan’s opportunities that caused this economic boom?
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Salaries and Taxes in Japan’s Economic Powerhouse
Because the Japanese government has a large budget deficit, the tax burden is quite high in Japan. What is the average salary, and how much do Japanese workers have to pay in taxes and premiums?
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Energy Generation in Japan
Japan has historically relied heavily on nuclear energy generation until the 2011 disaster has shown the need for alternative power sources. Is renewable energy on Japan’s agenda? And what other resources are (still) used?
