ENTERTAINMENT
Anime Musicals: How “2.5D Musicals” Bring Anime and Manga to the Stage
Many live-action manga and anime adaptations are received poorly. So how has musical theater captured the imagination of fans worldwide?
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ENTERTAINMENT
Many live-action manga and anime adaptations are received poorly. So how has musical theater captured the imagination of fans worldwide?
WOMEN
Despite reports to the contrary, Japan is still having sex - but Japanese women have little control over the outcome.
SOCIETY
Will the Japanese workforce's annual battle with depression be even worse after a 10-day vacation?
CULTURE
How a sculpture based on a Japanese horror legend became the mascot for a creepy Internet story - and how the artist…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Why has the 24-7 Japanese convenience store suddenly become controversial? How critical are such stores to daily life in Japan? And why…
SOCIETY
The death of a mom and her young daughter at the hands of an elderly driver has sparked anger and recrimination -…
TRAVEL
How can Japan reduce "tourism pollution" problems without reducing tourism? And how can travelers help reduce friction when visiting?
CULTURE
How did Japan's notoriously long yearly holiday get even longer? Inside the holidays that make up Golden Week.