The origin story of Japan’s half-width 半角 and full-width 全角 characters, the current state of affairs, and where to go from here. Hold on for a wild ride. 

Thinking of hiring your first employee? For the majority of businesses in Japan, your next step involves enrolling your employees in labor insurance, 労働保険 = roudou hoken.  

The essentials of workers' accident insurance in Japan for business owners: what it is, who it's for, how to enroll, and more.