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[Insider] In Japan, An Affair Is Only Cheating If You Get Caught

A popular YouTuber's following tanked after he said he had an open marriage. Surveys, however, show fidelity is the exception.

[Insider] Plastic Japan: Why Kabukicho Tower Is Empty – But Still Makes Money

Kabukicho Tower is plastic, gaudy, and largely a bust as a tourist attraction. But none of that matters to its owner.

[Insider] Can You Have Sex In a Karaoke Room in Japan?

You can use karaoke rooms, not just for karaoke, but for business meetings and even sewing. But what about getting it on?

[Insider] Blame Japan’s Heat on…Chinese Solar Panels?!

Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.

[Insider] Modern Day Extortionists: The Scummy World of Japan’s “Exposé” Influencers

(Subscriber content) Two men invaded the home of an "exposé" influencer, beat him, and microwaved his phone. Here's why few people feel sorry for the dude.

[Insider] Taking Toys From Kids: The McDonald’s Japan Pokémon Fiasco

Should McDonald's Japan restrict who can buy a Happy Set? Or should retailers abandon the "limited-edition" gimmick altogether?

[Insider] Are Parasols in Asia Racist?

Parasols: Harmless way to avoid skin cancer and wrinkles - or a statement on how white supremacy has dominated Asia?

[Insider] Can Sanseitō Actually Take Over Japan?

While the party doesn't (yet) have that kind of power, there are troubling signs that its impact could outweigh its small size.

[Insider] Worldmate, Elon Musk’s Mom, and The Man All Over Japan’s Trains

Feeling lucky? We look at Fukami Tōshū, Worldmate, and the mysterious female prophet on whom the organization's teachings are based.

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