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FOOD

Japan’s Non-Alcoholic Boom

A drop in drinking in Japan has more bars and restaurants turning towards non-boozy options - and even sake manufacturers are boarding…

FOOD

In Japan, Says Survey, Food Matters (Way) More Than Sex

A survey by a Japanese sex toy manufacturer provides some (maybe not-so-surprising) results around how much Japan cares about its cuisine.

FOOD

Sushi Restaurant CEO Defeats Pirates, Sets Tuna Records

Sushi restaurant CEO Kimura Kiyoshi second-bests his own record and earns online love - complete with re-enactments of some of his greatest…

HISTORY

Saigo Takamori: Hero of the Meiji Restoration

How the "last samurai" Saigo Takamori escaped exile and changed Japan forever - before he rebelled against the new state he helped…

WOMEN

Japan’s Flower Demos: A Report from the Scene

Sachiko Ishikawa provides a first-hand report from one of Japan's Flower Demos, where women share how Japan's systems have failed to protect…

FEATURED

Japanese Geisha and Maiko: From Past to Present

Dispelling some of the myths around traditional geisha and maiko, and understanding the training, history, and evolution of geisha from the past…

WOMEN

Ito Shiori’s Journey to Winning High-Profile Rape Case

It took over four years, but Ito Shiori finally secured a victory in her rape case - for herself, and for all…

SOCIETY

Four Reasons Why Japan’s Marriage Rate is Decreasing

Why are fewer people in Japan getting married? A recent survey captures the top reasons why both men and women are shunning…