Parents say they will spend less on their children’s gifts or cut down on overseas holidays, as rising costs and the uncertain economy take their toll.
Japan is marking 100 years since a devastating earthquake triggered a widespread inferno in Kanto, a region that includes the capital Tokyo. Most victims perished in the fire.
Japan is marking 100 years since a devastating earthquake triggered a widespread inferno in Kanto, a region that includes the capital, Tokyo. Most of the tens of thousands of victims perished in the fire.
Japan's longest-ruling leader since the end of World War II was killed in July, but plans for Tuesday's lavish, taxpayer-funded event in Shinzo Abe's honor have attracted protests and legal challenges. DW explains why.
Japan's longest-ruling leader since the end of World War II was killed in July, but plans for Tuesday's lavish, taxpayer-funded event in Shinzo Abe's honor have attracted protests and legal challenges. DW explains why.