TRAVEL
Miyagi Prefecture: The Top 10 Must-See Travel Spots
Wanna see something different while in Japan? Get away from the crowds - head to Miyagi Prefecture and check out these top…
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LGBTQ
Japanese Lingerie Brand’s Transgender-Inclusive Policy Faces Backlash
Japanese lingerie company Wacoal is experiencing significant backlash after unveiling a new transgender-friendly changing room policy. As a result, the company appears…
LAW & CRIME
Who Really Killed This Famous Japanese Fortune Teller?
Someone murdered the man convicted of killing famous Japanese fortune teller Fujita Kototome. His sudden death and conflicting evidence have led many…
CULTURE
First-Ever Lawsuit Challenges Harassment in Japan’s Rakugo World
Is it education - or workplace harassment? In the first ever lawsuit of its kind, an apprentice rakugo performer has successfully sued…
WOMEN
Men Are Now Using Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilet” to Assault Women
Shibuya's transparent toilet is designed to serve as a curious attraction. But it appears some men have found another use for it:…
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Locals Cheer as Tokyo “Mario Kart” Company Faces Charges
Street go-karts are Japan's most hated tourist attraction. Now, they're also drawing attention from the cops: police have charged a vendor in…
CULTURE
Matchmaking Party Promoted by Tokyo Rejects Disabled Man
A matchmaking party advertised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government rejected a man with a mild disability because he wasn't "healthy." Is Tokyo's…
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Europe in Japan?! Don’t Miss These Awesome Sightseeing Spots
Wanna see a bit of Europe while in Japan? Here are some don't-miss sights for a great two-in-one vacation.