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CULTURE

Why Men’s “Summer Nipples” Disturb Japanese Women

As Japan's summers get hotter, women are becoming increasingly vocal about a male fashion faux pas that many of them wish would…

PATREON

Will The Abe Government Survive COVID-19?

I look at the history of Abe Shinzo's reign - including his first failed term of office - and consider whether Abe…

CULTURE

Herbivore Men in Japan: A Step Toward Gender Equality?

While some herald them as a step forward in gender equality, other experts say that Japan's "herbivore men" are still stuck in…

CULTURE

Ukiyo-e: The Floating World of Edo Japan

From beautiful bijinga to scandalous shunga, a history of the evolution of Ukiyo-e, and how it changed the world of Edo Period…

CULTURE

Holidays in Japan: The Complete Guide

Japan ranks seventh worldwide for most public holidays. Learn about all the official (and a few unofficial) holidays in Japan and how…

SOCIETY

Community Restores Defaced Japanese Incarceration Memorial at US College

An act of censorship by a high-ranking college administrator caused outrage in a Seattle-area community - and brought attention to the area's…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Guaranteed Sick Days in Japan Are Not a Thing

While some companies offer them, Japan as a whole doesn't give workers guaranteed sick days. That's complicating its complicated response to COVID-19.

WOMEN

Cinderella Weight: A Deadly Standard for Japanese Women

A Twitter trend from 2018 has more than a few Japanese women chasing their "Cinderella weight." Health experts in Japan say that's…