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Reference | EXPLAINER Nov 28, 2016

Slew of redevelopment projects give Ginza a face-lift

by Kazuaki Nagata

Tokyo's Ginza district has established itself as Japan's shopping mecca, drawing in people from all over the world. Yet the bustling area is further evolving, with several major redevelopment projects taking place this year and beyond. But how exactly is Ginza being transformed? In this week's FYI, ...

Reference | EXPLAINER Nov 22, 2016

Overwork sanctioned by both firms and unions, with dim prospects for state intervention: expert

by Mizuho Aoki

When the suicide of a female worker at ad giant Dentsu Inc. was recognized as karoshi, or death from overwork, many blamed a corporate culture that glorifies the "warrior" workers who sacrifice themselves for the good of the firm. But the true problem behind the ...