Day: June 24, 2025

Tokyo Court: Company President’s Harassment Led to Employee’s Suicide

The woman, an employee of cosmetics maker D-Up, said the company's president called her a "stray dog" before putting her on leave.

Japan’s Anti-NHK Party Won’t Help Voters Who Didn’t Pay NHK Fees

A politician told his followers they didn't have to pay Japan's national broadcaster fee. He was wrong. Now, his supporters owe big.

We Saw the Lupin III Kabuki, and So Should You!

The beloved and long-lived Lupin III anime series has an excellent kabuki adaptation running at the Minami-za in Kyoto. Read our review to learn more!

Tourists Feeding Bears in Japan Has Deadly Consequences

A sad story from Hokkaido illustrates how tourist behavior altered the disposition of a bear that came to view humans as food.

Child Sex Tourism to Laos from Japan Booms, Driven By Social Media

Japanese men are flocking to Laos to participate in the heinous practice. Some who live in Laos are even conducting tours.

[Insider] Plastic Japan: Why Kabukicho Tower Is Empty – But Still Makes Money

Kabukicho Tower is plastic, gaudy, and largely a bust as a tourist attraction. But none of that matters to its owner.