NEWS
Compulsory Sterilization in Japan: Censorship Casts Doubt on Landmark Report
For many decades, Japan had an inhumane forced sterilization law on the books. A new report reveals that much information on the…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Sano Nami: Fans Worldwide Mourn Manga Author
Colleagues and fans around the world took to social media to express their appreciation for Sano Nami after she lost her battle…
NEWS
207 Hours Overtime: Japanese Man in Kobe Worked to Death
A medical resident worked 207 hours of overtime in a month. His case highlights Japan's continuing problem with karoshi - death by…
FOOD
The Best Konbini Protein Bars in Japan
Need a quick snack in Japan while also working on your muscle tone? Here are the best protein bars you can find…
CULTURE
Japanese User Celebrates Obon with Cucumber and Eggplant Pokemon
A clever social media user in Japan put a modern spin on an Obon tradition, giving their ancestors a ride home in…
NEWS
Kurdish Residents of Kawaguchi City In Media Spotlight For The Worst Reasons
Kurdish residents in Kawaguchi face scrutiny after an outbreak of violence - and one local party is calling for a foreigner "crackdown".
TRAVEL
How Did Shibuya and Shinjuku Stations Become So Hard to Navigate?
Why'd they have to go and make things so complicated? A short history of how Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo developed their…
LAW & CRIME
Teacher in Japan Loses Job For Bringing Coca Leaves To Class
A teacher thought they were educating their students - but a controversial "show and tell" left the school board apologizing on national…