Diversity in Japan does not look like it used to. The representation of historically produced migrant groups in Japanese society, such as the multiple generations of Zainichi Koreans, is increasingly ...

— and were interested in how Japan was planning to handle a labour shortfall. They were incredulous when I explained that Japan has no plans to open its doors to migrants any time soon. For them this ...

Traditional performing arts of the Ainu (indigenous people of northern Japan) can be seen at museums and culture centers in Hokkaido. Image: kata716/Pixta MATSUE When I teach basic intercultural ...

In recent years, Japan has faced increasing scrutiny over its treatment of foreign technical interns, particularly concerning the systemic exploitation masked by multicultural integration. The ...

In 1974, 7-Eleven marked its entry into the Japanese market by opening its inaugural store. Presently, Japan boasts an extensive network of over 57,000 convenience stores, with 7-Eleven leading the ...

TOKYO (Reuters) – The Tokyo Olympics were supposed to showcase Japan’s growing ethnic diversity, but the Games have also dragged into the international spotlight a domestic debate about whether the ...