Society

Will Japan (Finally) Start Standing on Both Sides of The Escalator?

The city of Nagoya and the 2025 Osaka Expo may be instrumental in reversing a habit that the 1970 Osaka Expo helped popularize.

The existence at Expo of the carbonated barley drink, whose parent company is almost wholly owned by the Church, caused an online backlash.

Many people in their 20s in Japan continue to mask up. However, some say they're not doing it for health reasons.

Why are single men in Japan unhappier than men in other nations? One writer argues that the unfair expectations placed on women are to blame.

Why did a security guard do a deeply humiliating bow to an Osaka Expo attendee? Officials say it was because the guard feared for his safety.

A unique event held yearly in Tokyo gives participants a chance to talk about death openly - and even see what it's like to die.

The times they are a-changin', with 26.7% of elementary school kids saying they can't use the old-style devices.

Is it time to rethink 24-hour convenience store culture in Japan? Some think so in the wake of a 38-year-old manager's suicide.

Experts are split, with some saying it's a good idea, while others argue it won't address the bullying that occurs online.