Social Media

“Dark Part-Time Job” Crime Wave Grips Japan’s Kanto Region

Yami baito - dark part-time jobs - are surging in Japan, with police investigating 14 cases in the Kanto region alone. Learn why criminals are increasingly relying on social media - and why so many of Japan's youth are willing to take these risky gigs.

“Impression Zombies” Are Making Japanese Social Media Worse

As X focuses on subscriptions, "impression zombies" from outside Japan are clogging Japanese posts in hopes of finding a pot of gold. They're making the service harder to use - and spreading dangerous misinformation.

Idol’s Home Intrusion Renews Focus on Online Harassment in Japan

The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.

Japan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” Ad

Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. We've rounded up some of the most pained reactions from artists and customers on social media.