As Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, the country confronts an “enshortification” crisis — fewer workers, slower services, and harder choices on immigration.

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The backdrop of Japan’s rich cultural traditions, modern innovations, and unique social norms will help you learn more about how cultural contexts shape psychological processes. Whether it’s ...

Sociologist Shimoji Lawrence Yoshitaka discusses the often-overlooked diversity within the Japanese population, including ...

Comparing lifespans can be debilitating, but one striking difference is between India and Japan. Where Japan's life ...