University days always bring that unexplainable excitement to everyone. Students are looking forward to that fun-filled week with loads of entertainment for all students and faculty. We are very grateful to be invited to participate in UPH’s university days. This is perhaps the perfect chance for us to introduce and launch Japan-360.net to the public.

Japan has long been regarded as one of the most sophisticated destinations among developed countries worldwide. It was also previously considered as an oasis for smokers since puffing on a cigarette was generally allowed in many establishments including, among others, restaurants and bars. Japan used to have a lenient policy on smoking. In fact, the World Health Organization declared

The 30th of April 2019 marks the last day for the Heisei Era of Emperor Akihito which began on the 8th of January 1989, more than thirty years ago. According to news reports, Emperor Akihito and the Heisei Era will be succeeded by the Reiwa period of the Crown Prince Naruhito.   As Japan bids farewell to the

Japan is considered to be one of the leading countries when it comes to technological advancements. Due to the proliferation of information leaks worldwide, the Japanese government incorporated specific policies in their foreign exchange and trade law with regard to the divulgence of sensitive technologies and products to non-Japanese firms.   However, this existing law only pertains to

The Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren met with Japanese universities last Monday to discuss the implementation of an innovative system for the employment of fresh university graduates. In contrast to other countries where employees with specific skills are hired as soon as a vacancy arises, the traditional system of hiring in Japan consists of firms assessing the

Japan is not only known for its natural wonders, beautiful heritage sites and traditional arts. It is also widely recognized as a popular foodie destination. Food lovers all over the globe would definitely agree that Japanese cuisine is one of the best tasting food in the world. Among its food choices that gained international popularity is the mouth-watering

Landing a job is one of the biggest challenges that fresh graduates all over the globe have to deal with. This is especially true among Japanese young professionals. Despite the economic challenges of an aging population and the corresponding decline in its workforce, a recent survey conducted by Kyodo News revealed a downward trend of available job opportunities

In the Heisei Era which will end on the 30th of April this year, Japan continuously finds its population in a downward spiral effectively stirring up many different concerns for the country. One major consideration is the serious lack of human resources across a wide variety of industries that require specific technical skills.   Based on news reports, the

The Revised Immigration Control Act was passed by the government of Japan to address its labor shortage issues across a wide variety of industries. This was aimed to encourage the influx of skilled foreign workers with the promise of a special residence visa that ranges approximately between three (3) to five (5) years. With this, one question surely comes

Addiction to gambling has become a prevalent social issue all over the world. Such compulsion carries with it a public stigma that can have crippling financial and social effects on the persons concerned and their family. Japan is not of course exempted from this widespread gambling effect. According to a government survey published in 2017, around 3.2 million

News reports recently announced that the government of Japan intends to attract approximately 40 million tourists by the year 2020. This will be just in time for the Tokyo Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games that will be hosted by Japan during the same year. Along with this objective, the government of Japan likewise aims to capture at least eight