Living in Japan
Syphilis Cases in Tokyo Keep Climbing, Rise Seven-Fold in 10 Years
New data from Tokyo shows that syphilis keeps spreading thanks to increased opportunities for hookups in the digital age.
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Living in Japan
Food
Mister Donut Renews Beautiful Collab with Chocolatier Pierre Marcolini
Ready to get your fancy donut on? Check out the new collaboration between the famous donut chain and the famous chocolatier.
Law & Crime
Japanese Man Tries to Get Cop Jailed for Calling Him Names
A man in Shiga Prefecture tried to cross the street against the light and got told off by a cop. That hurt…
Business and Economy
Is 7-11 Becoming Japan’s Worst Konbini?
7-11 Japan say a new discount campaign is winning back customers. But many say the chain's offerings are still a raw deal.
Sex & Nightlife
New Host Club Laws in Japan Would Ban Romance, Impose Hefty Fines
The clubs have come under fire for pushing female customers into debt and, in some cases, forcing them into prostitution.
Entertainment
After Drunken Home Invasion, Japanese Actor Loses Beer Commercial Contract
Actor Yoshizawa Ryo is out of a contract with Asahi Beer after drunkenly wandering into an apartment that wasn't his.
Food
Record Number of Ramen Shops Go Bankrupt in Japan in 2024
A record 72 shops went bankrupt in Japan this year thanks to a combination of rising prices and the so-called "1000 yen…
Society
Online Gambling Addiction in Japan Grows, Turning Some to Crime
Online gambling is illegal in Japan. That hasn't stopped people from getting hooked on it - and some are turning to crime…