Society
Muslim Cemetery in Miyagi Prefecture Will Proceed Despite Resistance
The prefecture has received 400 objections to the proposed cemetery, which would be the 11th in the country.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Society
Society
Sexually Explicit Online Ads Are Rampant in Japan. Some Have Had Enough
The sexually explicit ads - some featuring scenes of sexual assault - often appear on aggregation and gaming sites that cater to…
Japanese Language
I Tried AI for Japanese Speaking Practice – Here’s What I Learned
People keep telling me AI chatbots are the future of Japanese language learning. So I tried a few. Here's why they're wrong.
Entertainment
Bleeding Cash, NHK to Collect “Internet Only” License Fee
The station reported a loss for the third year running. To help plug the hole, it says it plans to collect fees…
Food
Why This US Sushi Restaurant Ad Makes Japanese People Scream
A sushi restaurant in the US wanted to promote a "date night" feel for their store - and ended up promoting a…
Sex & Nightlife
Japan Group That Funneled Women into Sex Work Busted
Tokyo Police say Access, a social media-based "scout" network, targeted women who had racked up host club debts.
Travel
Report: Japan Will See Record 40 Million Tourists in 2025
JTB says Japan will see a record number of inbound tourists. Meanwhile, the number of Japanese traveling abroad continues to drop.
Culture
Resellers Ruin My Melody 50th Anniversary Goods Release
Despite Sanrio's attempts to limit reselling of the limited edition items, the company's online store sold out within seconds.