Society
Many in Japan Say They’ll Keep Masking Up
Even as hot and humid weather descends on Japan, many say they won't be removing their masks any time soon.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Society
Law & Crime
The Town of Abu vs. The Gambler
A small town accidentally gave a man a small fortune. What the man did next has made national headlines in Japan.
Japanese Language
Read Japanese Books with the Listening-Reading Method
Want to read Japanese books and novels? We outline a method to help get you started - and build your Japanese listening…
Women
$1K for Abortion Pill? Proposal in Japan Fuels Outrage
Some people in Japan don't want women to have easy access to an abortion pill. One of them? The country's chief gynecologist.
Technology
Why Japan’s Love for Fax Machines Just Won’t Die
It's not the only country that clings to the tech. But killing the fax machine in Japan has proven harder than some…
Food
How Japan Made Christmas Mandarins a Canadian Tradition
A tradition popular in parts of Canada owes its roots to Japanese immigration. Now, some Japanese prefectures want to bring it back…
Food
Got (More) Milk? Why Japan is Encouraging Consumption
Japan isn't traditionally a large milk-consuming country. So why are politicians encouraging people to drink up?
Business and Economy
A Popular Japanese Bakery Chain Disappears Overnight
All 28 stores suddenly closed. Lenders and employees left unpaid. Its CEO suddenly missing. What the heck happened to Japan's Bellbe?