LAW & CRIME
Nevada-Tan: Japan’s Murderer Turned Internet Trend
Her case made national headlines, and became a cult sensation. What happened to "Nevada-tan"? And how has the victim's family coped?
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LAW & CRIME
LGBTQ
Tokyo to Launch LGBT Partnership System in 2022
In what could be a major advance for LGBT rights in Japan, Tokyo will soon support full partnership benefits for same-sex couples.
HISTORY
Stronger than the Wave: Five Southern Tohoku Folk Traditions
The Tohoku region's endured a lot over the past 200 years. How five rich folk traditions capture the durability and diversity of…
LAW & CRIME
Ito Shiori Wins Second Defamation Lawsuit Against Manga Artist
It wasn't a windfall by any means - but journalist Ito Shiori's second win in court may help other victims of online…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
What Japan’s Hot New Buzzwords of 2021 Tell Us
A hot YouTube song, gender equality, and the head of the International Olympic Committee all made 2021's list of Japanese buzzwords. Which…
TRAVEL
[Updated] Japan Halts Incoming Flight Bookings Through December – Including for Citizens
The Japanese government announces today that it will halt the sale of tickets for flights inbound to the country for one month…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Kotatsu: Japan’s Way of Staying Warm in Winter
It's kept Japan warm for over 500 years. So why is it disappearing from Japanese homes? A short history of the kotatsu…
SOCIETY
Danchi-Dwellers and Office Denizens: Two More Lesser-Known Tribes of Japan
How post-WWII economics and office culture created two communities whose existence isn't well-known outside of Japan.