Japan

Japan's young adults are a sober bunch - something authorities are hoping to change with a new campaign.  The younger generation drinks less alcohol than their parents - a move that has hit taxes from beverages like sake (rice wine).  So…

Japan has appointed a "Minister of Loneliness" to take try and reduce loneliness and social isolation among its residents as the country deals with rising suicide rates, Tomohiro Osaki reported for the Japan Times. Prime Minister…