FOOD
Why the “Strong Highball” is Booming in Japan
A popular line of alcoholic drinks is bucking Japan's drinking decline. Here's why it's so cheap - and why some experts are…
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FOOD
ENTERTAINMENT
The Japanese Red Cross Poster Controversy
A picture I posted of a Japanese Red Cross poster caused more backlash than I ever expected. Here's why I posted it…
WOMEN
Journalist Ito Shiori Sues Alleged Rapist for 11 Million Yen
She blew the doors off the silence towards rape in Japan, but never received her own justice. But a new lawsuit proves…
CULTURE
Ainu to Receive Grants for Cultural Promotion
Japan's native Ainu residents will receive financial support from the government for the first time - a move that has some right-wing…
WOMEN
Tanaka Mitsu and Japan’s Second Wave Feminist Movement
Bold, outspoken, and controversial. How Tanaka Mitsu became the face of the 1970s Feminist Movement in Japan - and why that rubbed…
SOCIETY
Is It Too Soon for Joint Custody in Japan?
Joint custody might become more common in Japan - but family advocates say the country should do more to protect women and…
FOOD
Baby Star Ramen: The Queen of Japanese Snacks
Who would have thought a bag of dried noodles could taste so good? The origin story of the unlikely Japanese snack that's…
FOOD
“Weird Japan” Strikes Again with Fake McDonald’s Ad
A popular food Web site alleges that McDonald's is running racy ads in Japan. In reality, they're just the latest pub to…