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Moeka Iida

Tokyo

Reporter and Researcher at The Economist

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  • Jul 22, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Shaun Mckenna |Alex Martin |Moeka Iida |Yukana Inoue

    What do homeless influencers, fantasy boyfriends and around 280 bars crammed into six allies have in common? They are all a part of Kabuki-cho, which is either a tourist trap or sleazy red-light district depending on who you ask. Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.

  • Jun 28, 2023 | economist.com | Moeka Iida

    E LIZABETH obueza's life has been in limbo since 1991, when she fled Nigeria, in fear of genital mutilation and persecution as a political activist. She came to Japan, one of the few countries willing to issue her a short-term tourist visa. Her refugee application was rejected, but, by reapplying, she managed to stay. Lacking permission to work, she relies on food handouts.

  • Jun 22, 2023 | economist.com | Moeka Iida

    T HE YEARS slip away as one walks through the gates of Daiba Itchome Shotengai, a 1960s-themed shopping district in Tokyo's bay area. Children munch on dagashi, cheap and old-fashioned Japanese snacks. A couple of 20-somethings take turns at dialling a rotary telephone. A newspaper headline on the 1964 Tokyo Olympics reads dreamily: "Clear blue sky-opening ceremony of the century".

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RT @TheEconomist: Japanese salarymen used to stay at one company for life. A rise in job-hopping is making the economy more dynamic @moekai…

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23 Apr 25

RT @TheEconomist: “A modern day peasant uprising”: On “The Intelligence” @moekaimnida explains why rice farmers and their tractors have tak…

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RT @TheEconomist: “Society's tolerance for powerful men abusing their power is eroding.” On “The Intelligence” @moekaimnida explains Japa…