SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Shinjuku’s Host Clubs Will Raise Age Limit to 20
As police and politicians put host clubs under a microscope, Shinjuku clubs announced they'll bar 18- and 19-year-olds from entering. But that…
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SEX & NIGHTLIFE
ENTERTAINMENT
Oshi no Ko Dominates Internet Buzzwords for 2023
A popular manga and anime continued to draw headlines in 2023, this time earning the distinction of the year's top online buzzword.
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Studio Ponoc’s New ‘The Imaginary’ is Darkly Fantastical
Studio Ponoc, known as the "Ghibli Successor," is finally back with a new animated film. Can The Imaginary live up to its…
FOOD
Why Tourists Are Smitten with Japan’s Popular Egg Cuisine
Forget sushi and ramen. More than ever, tourists to Japan are discovering the delectability of the country's egg-based dishes. Here's what to…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japanese Language Still Very Popular, Says Duolingo
Duolingo is out with its most popular languages. Japan retained its fifth place position - but will one of its neighbors unseat…
ENTERTAINMENT
Kings of the US Box Office: Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One
Japanese film is having a moment in North America, as Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One take…
LGBTQ
Japanese Publisher Kadokawa Cancels Release Of Anti-Trans US Book
A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan's shores - until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Tokyo Scores 3rd Highest On Global Power City Index
Tokyo is one of the world's great cities - something this year's Global Power City Index seems to back up.