Politics
Has Princess Mako’s Astonishing Wedding Drama Hit Its Apex?
Sources say Princess Mako's fiance may try a legal end-run to move their marriage forward. But will the Japanese public buy it?
Articles by Jay Allen
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Politics
Entertainment
Manga Artist Makes Simple Plea Against Screenshot Spoilers
Why spoiler screenshots for a recent installment of KINNIKUMAN have the authors and publisher threatening legal action against fans.
Business and Economy
You Can’t Do That in Japan (Anymore!): Hanzawa Naoki and Japan’s Modern Business World
The revival of a popular drama is met with huge fanfare and ratings - but some are pointing out that its depiction…
Women
Doc: Women in Japan Can’t Be Trusted with Morning After Pill
Japanese Twitter erupts as a leading doctor in the country says sex education is too "inadequate" to let women obtain levonorgestrel over…
Featured
Sakamoto Ryoma: The Samurai Who Forged a New Japan
Learn about how a low-ranking samurai, Sakamoto Ryoma, helped bring down the Shogunate - and why he lost his life for it.
Society
Sexual Assault by Trusted Caregivers in Japan Rising
Sexual abuse by teachers and caregivers in Japan appears to be rising. Advocates say one reason is a major systemic flaw in…
Society
Why Japanese Cities Have So Few Garbage Cans
How can Japanese cities be so clean...and yet have so few garbage cans? The first part of that question is a bit…
Social Media
Sticks & Stones: Online Abuse & Speaking Up in Japan
Our panel of activists describe what it's like speaking out as a woman in modern Japan - and what can be done…