CULTURE
Will Japan’s Press Finally Leave Komuro Kei and Mako Alone?
The Japanese and New York press' hounding of former Princess Mako and her husband Komuro Kei has been nothing but disgraceful.
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CULTURE
HISTORY
Crowdfunding Raises Anchor from Mongol Invasion of Japan
An online campaign raises enough money to recover a piece of history: an anchor from the attempted 13th century Mongol invasions of…
SOCIETY
Japan Will Finally Repeal 300-Day Paternity Rule from 1898
Japan's government signals it'll scrap a Meiji era law that has put women at risk and left hundreds of kids unregistered.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Hatsune Miku Affair: Husband “Cheats” on His Wife with Virtual Idol
A man's wife hired a detective agency to investigate his suspicious behavior. What he was ACTUALLY doing was a bit of a…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
New Stats Show Remote Work is Working for Japan
New research data shows that remote working works in Japan - and that overworked mothers may be benefiting the most.
ENTERTAINMENT
Shiina Ringo Ignites Big Controversy with “Help Mark” Design
Shiina Ringo's new album giveaway has landed her and her company in hot water over its resemblance to Tokyo's help mark.
POLITICS
Japanese Red Army Leader Intends to Re-enter Political Arena
Shigenobu Fusako, former leader of the once-infamous Japanese Red Army, makes her first public appearance since release from two decades in prison.
HISTORY
How Japan’s Oldest Toilet Went Down the Crapper
How an unfortunate gear shift led to one worker at a Japanese temple accidentally taking out a historically significant toilet.