theTokyoBill weekly update, May 2 2026

Not an Immigration Country - May 30 2026

Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: Japan wants your students, your researchers, and your workers — just not, if it can possibly help it, your permanent presence. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com [https://theTokyoBill.com]. :)

Stripping the Sacred - May 23 2026

Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: the people stealing the roofs off Japan's shrines, and why the rest of the world is partly to blame. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill [https://BuyMeACoffee.com/TokyoBill], or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

The Bears are Coming Down - May 16 2026

Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: why bears are coming down from the mountains, and what it tells us about where Japan is heading. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill [https://BuyMeACoffee.com/TokyoBill], or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

Two Prices for Japan - May 9 2026

Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: How the country is dealing with the pressure of high tourist numbers, including implementing two-tiered pricing. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill [https://BuyMeACoffee.com/TokyoBill], or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

theTokyoBill weekly update, May 2 2026

A Cdn expat in Tokyo, I write about the local craft beer scene & current events related to Japan. You can show support by visiting theTokyoBill.com [https://thetokyobill.com] – cheers! Music: Motivate by WAVECONT, via Pixabay.com [http://pixabay.com].