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Avoiding your boss? In Japan, you can hire someone to quit your job for you.
Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.” TOKYO — Shota Shimizu slid ...
Japan Business Sentiment Improves Despite Tariffs
Large Japanese manufacturers became slightly more optimistic about their business conditions in the second quarter despite ...
Inside Newcastle’s kit-launch video: First-teamers dancing, a fan flown in from Japan, and Plato philosophy
The Athletic was granted rare behind-the-scenes access as Newcastle United filmed the advert for one of next season's new ...
Japan’s Business Sentiment Beats Consensus Despite Tariffs
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers edged up in June, reflecting resilience in the face of the escalating US tariff ...
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight
Japan has successfully launched a climate monitoring satellite using its H-2A rocket. This marks the rocket's 50th and final ...
Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs after claiming country won't buy America's rice
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts responds to President Donald Trump threatening Japan with a new tariff and Elon ...
Japan's tax revenues likely hit record high in fiscal 2024, sources say
Japan's tax revenues likely hit a record high for a fifth straight year in the fiscal period that ended in March due to ...