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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…

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Japanese Language Classes are Awesome. Here’s How to Start

Thanks to the Internet, Japanese language classes are within most everyone's reach. Learn how they can help improve your Japanese.