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Economy McDonald’s Pokémon Card Frenzy! Resale Problems and Company Countermeasures Explained Simply
McDonald’s Japan’s Pokémon card Happy Meal sold out early due to overwhelming demand and reselling. Learn the reasons, resale issues, and how Nintendo tackled scalpers — explained simply for everyone.
Economy Japan’s Costly Social Insurance: How High Premiums Hurt Today’s Workers and Why Reform Is Urgent
Japan’s high social insurance premiums – the harsh reality for today’s workers and the urgent need for reform.
Economy 【Big Trouble Ahead?!】Your Investment Profits Are Being Targeted! How to Protect Your Assets from “Triple Taxation”
【Investors Beware】Is your investment income at risk? Learn about the "triple taxation" threat and what young investors can do to protect their assets. Start investing now!
Economy Why Is the Consumption Tax Called a “Bad Tax”? — An Easy-to-Understand Explanation of Its Mechanisms and Unfairness
This article explains why the consumption tax is often called a "bad tax," in simple terms for those unfamiliar with taxation. It covers issues such as regressivity, advantages for large corporations, and the heavy burden on low-income earners and small businesses.
Economy Japan’s “Tax Hell” Amid Soaring Prices—Tax Cuts Emerge as Key Issue in the 2025 Upper House Election
With rising prices and a growing tax burden squeezing Japanese households, tax cuts have become a central issue in the 2025 Upper House election. This article explains the current challenges and the major parties’ policies in plain language.
Economy Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs, Japan’s 10% Consumption Tax, and the Invoice System on Households and Businesses
This article explains the effects of President Trump’s 25% tariff notification, Japan’s 10% consumption tax burden, and the impact of the new invoice system on companies and freelancers in simple terms for those unfamiliar with taxes. Learn how these economic changes affect Japan’s economy and your daily life.
Economy Itabashi Apartment Rent Hike Incident: How a Sudden 2.5x Increase by a Foreign Owner Sparked Outrage in Tokyo
A sudden 2.5x rent increase by a new Chinese owner at a Tokyo apartment in Itabashi Ward sparked controversy in 2025, highlighting differences in real estate practices between Japan and China and raising concerns about tenant rights and foreign ownership.
