- Unseen Japan

Cricket Protein Company in Japan Shuts Down After Right-Wing Conspiracies

Gryllus CEO Watanabe Takahito had a mission: to promote cricket protein as a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative to meat. This week, the company filed for bankruptcy after right-wing conspiracies drove it out of business.

Four in Tokyo Arrested for Murder They Staged as Suicide

Tokyo police arrested four men at a painting company - including the CEO - for ordering a colleague to walk onto a train track and forbidding him from leaving, a murder that the four set up to look like a suicide.

Goodbye Train Gates? New Suica Promises Gate-Free Travel in Japan

Will you never have to swipe your Suica card again? JR East says it plans to roll out a version of the iconic card in 2028 that uses GPS, enabling tap-free travel.

How Japanese Men Are Sexually Harassing Female Job-Seekers

Female job-seekers in Japan are facing a new avenue of sexual harassment, Japanese media reports. Some male employees are using apps meant for candidates seeking job search advice as a way to extort sex from women.

Why E-Scooters Are Driving Japan Insane

E-scooters are becoming more popular in Japan. Sadly, so is scooter abuse. Users are drinking booze while scootering and even taking the devices on city highways, leading many to call for a crackdown.

Japan’s Not Eating Its Vegetables. Is The Economy to Blame?

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare says Japanese people need to eat more vegetables. The exhortation has led to an online backlash, with people responding that they'd love to - if they could afford them.

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