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CULTURE

As Adult Age Lowers, Japan’s “Coming of Age” Ceremonies Rebrand

Japan's Coming of Age ceremonies are rebranding thanks to the age of adulthood changing this year from 20 to 18.

NEWS

Terao Saho: Singer-songwriter-essayist floats between real and ethereal

In his newest entry in his "Untranslated" series, Eric Margolis talks with singer-songwriter-essayist Terao Saho to explore her differing approaches to writing…

CULTURE

Marie Kondo: My Cleaning Method is “Tidying Up the Past”

Don't call it "cleaning": Japanese cleanliness guru Marie Kondo says her "magic" method is more than just mere "tidying up".

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Tokyo Tax Bureau Fires Worker Over Sex Work

A woman who worked for the Tokyo Tax Bureau resorted to sex work to fund her host club habit - and lost…

SOCIETY

Japanese-Brazilian Woman Told “Go Back to Your Country” by Welfare Office

A woman was refused public assistance in the city of Anjo and told to "go home" despite being in desperate economic straits.

TECHNOLOGY

Will New Law Mean More Delivery Drones in Japan?

Japan has authorized a new tier of drone operations allowing for autonomous flight over residential areas. Here's why that's a game-changer.

FOOD

Spain’s “Otaku Burger” Draws Attention on Japan Twitter

'Tis the season for...geek burgers? Japanese Twitter users express their confusion and amusement over a new Spanish KFC offering.

TRAVEL

Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilets” Don’t Always Work, Says Japan Internet

An online streamer revealed that a set of gimmicky toilets in Shibuya Ward in Tokyo don't always function the way they're supposed…