Politics
14% of Local Assemblies in Japan Have Zero Women: Report
A new survey shows that women in Japan are often shut out of government, not just at the national level, but the…
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Politics
Technology
Twitter-Addicted Japan Laments the Service’s “Ice Age”
A spate of account freezes has Japanese Twitter users lamenting the service's "Ice Age" and once again asking: should we stay or…
LGBTQ
Japan PM’s Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
Just days after his boss threw cold water on marriage equality, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary makes blatantly anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
Food
As “Sushi Terrorism” Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Will bio-terrorism kill conveyor belt sushi in Japan? At least one chain says it's moving on after a series of high-profile hygiene…
Society
Japan PM Suggests Workers “Reskill” During Parental Leave
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio seemed to suggest that parents should reskill during parental leave, drawing immediate backlash online.
Culture
Wearable Beanbags? A New Fashion Trends on Japan Twitter
Want to sleep absolutely anywhere, anytime? A new product from a Japanese company promising just that has gone viral on social media.
Society
Stop Making Parents Carry Used Diapers Home, Japan Tells Daycares
Japan's government is calling on the country's daycares to end a stinky practice of forcing parents to haul their kids' dirty diapers…
Food
Wasabi Terrorism?! Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Sues Customer for “Prank”
A conveyer belt sushi chain says they're filing a police complaint against a customer for a viral sushi wasabi attack.