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Back in 2016, police in Aichi Prefecture, Japan launched an inventive program to encourage elderly drivers to voluntarily surrender their licenses. The goal was to reduce the rising number of traffic accidents caused by senior citizens. At the time, accidents involving drivers over 74 years old had increased significantly over the prior decade, even as … Read more
Mr. Masahiko Kato, an agricultural consultant promoting the Japanese government’s initiative for sixth industrialization of agriculture, gave a sobering talk on the uncertain future of Japanese food. He warned that low price competition and food mislabeling scandals indicate serious problems in Japan’s food system. Mr. Kato argued that changes are needed to ensure food sustainability, … Read more
Tokyo’s beer alleys are some of my favorite spots in the city to grab a drink. As a hangout for locals, they offer an authentic Tokyo experience away from the tourist crowds. Here are my picks for the top beer alleys to check out. 1. Nonbei Yokocho: Shibuya’s “Piss Alley” Reimagined My favorite spot is … Read more