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The Current State of the 2024 Logistics Crisis

Re-framing the looming crisis in the Japanese logistics industry caused by labour shortages as an opportunity for consolidation, partnerships and improved sustainability.
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A photograph from above of a busy crossing
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Coffee Break Column – Discovering A New Tokyo Through Designer Toilets

Unveiling Shibuya’s Hidden Gems

Have you heard of the 'THE TOKYO TOILET SHUTTLE TOUR' in Shibuya? This tour takes about two hours, and participants visit eight to nine designer toilets. These destinations include unique public restrooms designed by internationally renowned architects and designers such as Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma.

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Coffee Break Column - Achieving Sustainable Inbound Tourism in Okinawa

As the number of foreign tourists coming to Japan swells and shows no signs of stopping typical destinations like Kyoto are feeling the strain. In an effort to support this ever growing industry, less well-trodden areas, like Okinawa, are improving their tourism infrastructure and attractions.