Tokyo May Implement Flexible Work Hours to Address Workforce Challenges Julie Howard2025-02-2702K views Tokyo, Japan, will implement a flexible working hour system in April this year. The working mode will allow Japanese civil servants to choose three days off weekly to achieve a… Read more
Real-Life Connections Are Back, The Dating Apps Losing Their Popularity Julie Howard2025-02-2001.7K views People are stepping away from their screens as the digital dating landscape evolves. While the widespread use of online dating platforms has made meeting new people more manageable, some singles… Read more
New York City Fight Traffic Congestion with Congestion Fees Julie Howard2025-01-2301.9K views Traffic congestion is becoming increasingly severe. New York and cities like London in the UK, Singapore, and Stockholm in Sweden have implemented toll systems to alleviate urban traffic congestion and… Read more
Chinese Autumn Freeze to Maintain Health, but Be Careful of Becoming a Problem Amélie Poulain2024-10-1402.6K views Entering the Cold Dew solar term, the temperature drops significantly, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is even greater. It means that the cold air is increasing, so you should pay more attention to keeping the lower body warm. Falling temperatures will also affect your mood, so Chinese medicine reminds everyone to keep your mood stable during the cold dew season and develop regular exercise habits to help drive away the cold. Read more
Breakthrough in Artificial Seedling Technology Promises Relief Amid Record High Japanese Eel Prices Ferre Keira2024-07-2302.4K views As the price of eel in Japan hits a record high, research on the cultivation of artificial eel seedlings has received good news. The cost has dropped by 95% (about… Read more
The United Nations Predicts that the Global Population will Reach 10.3 Billion by 2080 Julie Howard2024-07-1801.8K views The United Nations 2024 World Population Prospects Report, a crucial document for understanding the future of our planet, indicates that the global population will reach nearly 8.2 billion by 2024.… Read more
250 Happiest Cities Released, the Top 10 are All Occupied by Europe Amélie Poulain2024-07-1602.9K views The 2024 Happy Cities Index was recently announced, and the top 10 happiest cities are all in Europe. They are Aarhus, Zurich, Berlin, Gothenburg, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Bristol, Copenhagen, Geneva, and Munich, which shows how much Europeans value daily happiness. Read more
“Dogo Onsen” the Background of Spirited Away’s Story, Reopened After Renovations Ferre Keira2024-07-1103K views “Dogo Onsen,” the prototype of the hot spring house in “Spirited Away,” reopened on July 11 after five and a half years of extensive renovations. The unique hot spring culture… Read more
Weak Yen Drives Japanese Searches for “Working Holiday” to Record High Ferre Keira2024-07-0901.7K views The continued depreciation of the yen has caused Japanese people to search for the keyword “ワーホリ” to a Record high. The minimum wages in Australia and Canada are 2.5-3.5 times… Read more
Which Country has the Most Thriving People at Work? The Top 3 are all Nordic Countries Amélie Poulain2024-07-0902K views According to the 2024 Global Workplace Situation Survey, about 34% of respondents are thriving at work, 58% of respondents feel like they are struggling at work, and 8% of respondents believe that they are suffering at work. The top three countries with the highest proportion of people who feel they are energetic at work are Finland, Denmark and Iceland. Read more