Poverty amid plenty: Japan
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Homelessness is a growing problem in Japan. Although Tokyo has only 3,000 to 4,000 homeless people, compared to an estimated 50,000 in New York City, the problem will not be easily solved. The government has few options for the unemployed who have no family to support them.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Lean times for sumo
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Japanese sumo wrestlers are experiencing increased competition from foreign wrestlers. Because four grand champions have retired, there is room for international competitors to dominate Japanese wrestling. Two leading contenders, Akebono and Musashimaru, are from Hawaii.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Poor little rich kids
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Changing attitudes to work among young people in Japan are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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