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As Japan debates whether to restrict sexually explicit ads shown to minors, a group of 11 webcomics companies responds to public pressure.
Abe Akie is a private citizen now. So what was she thinking when she met the man who's led a years-long assault on a sovereign nation?
A Kabukicho nightlife expert says the current debate over host clubs is misinformed and based on a disdain for women.
People in Japan are forming long lines to spend half of the current market price for the strategic reserve rice - some lining up overnight.
It's not the greatest turn-off, according to polls. But there's evidence that being super into Japan's national noodle dish is a red flag.
How musical roads in Japan came about - and where to find the most scenic ones with a Japanese pop culture connection.