PATREON
As Twitter Goes Down, Japan Teases a Return to Mixi
A mixi revival?! Fears over Twitter's future since Elon Musk's takeover have led some in Japan to consider social messaging like it's…
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HISTORY
Sendai Unearths Old Meiji-Era Transportation History
Tsunami recovery efforts in Sendai have unearthed a canal relay station and a point of local transit history.
LGBTQ
6th Grader Interviews LGBTQ+ People, Makes Picture Book for Kids
How a 6th grader's curiosity led her to create a book for kids on LGBTQ+ people - and how Japan's LGBTQ+ education…
CULTURE
Hachiko: Japan’s Most Famous Dog (and His Statues)
Who's a good boy? For many in Japan, the answer is Hachiko. Learn about the dog who touched a nation's heart.
SOCIETY
Gyaru Girl Segregated by School Over Her Hair Color
A young gyaru fashion model is struggling to balance work and school - and her school's policies are making it harder.
LIVING IN JAPAN
This Might Be the Worst Time to Work in Japan
Many dream of working in Japan. But a cheap yen and stagnant wages are making it harder - and driving even Japanese…
SOCIETY
Authorities Close Shibuya’s Mitake Park to Unhoused, Sparking Outcry
The unannounced decision to evict unhoused people from Shibuya's Mitake Park sparked an online - and real-life - protest by activists.
FOOD
Boss Coffee: The History Behind the Popular Can
Boss Coffee is turning 30 years old. Learn about the history of canned coffee, its recognizable logo, and those Tommy Lee Jones…