Entertainment
Fuji TV’s Female Announcers Flee After Nakai Masahiro Scandal
The scandal has shaken the faith of many employees - and station insiders say other companies are using the opportunity to poach…
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Travel
Tokaido Shinkansen to Add “Half-Private” Luxury Seat Option in 2027
JR Tokai says it's adding even more luxury options to some runs of its critical line between Tokyo and Osaka.
Food
Six Great Book Cafes in Tokyo to While Away Your Time
Looking for a space to relax in Tokyo? Check out these not-so-crowded cafes that combine good coffee with a book lover's aesthetic.
Insider
[Insider] This Conservative Proved Too Chinese For Japan’s Racist Right
One conservative commentator wanted to run for public office in Japan - but was just too darn Chinese for the Japanese right…
Women
Dishwasher Use Remains Low in Japan, Thanks To Sexism
Most kitchens in Japan remain too small to fit a dishwasher. Blame the male-dominated real estate industry, says one critic.
Law & Crime
Scene of Streamer Mogami Ai’s Murder Defiled as Details of Her Life Emerge
The site of a livestreamer, murdered by a man to whom she owed money, has become a scene for angry incels to…
Politics
Notorious Japanese Politician Tachibana Takashi Attacked With Blade, Survives
A 30-year-old is in police custody on attempted murder charges after trying to kill the head of the Protect The People From…
Travel
Japanese Tourists Arrested for Mooning at The Great Wall of China
Two Japanese citizens proved that bad tourism behavior is a global phenomenon when one of them dropped trou at the historical site.