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‘Michi no Eki’ Offer More Than A Place to Park Your Car!
Michi no Eki are Japanese roadside stations that offer more than parking and toilets. They also engage in various support initiatives!
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Danchi-Dwellers and Office Denizens: Two More Lesser-Known Tribes of Japan
How post-WWII economics and office culture created two communities whose existence isn't well-known outside of Japan.
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Mentalist DaiGo and Anti-Homeless Sentiment in Japan
YouTuber Mentalist Daigo caused a furor after saying he valued the lives of cats over the homeless. Yet a lack of care…
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Moomin Brand Cuts Ties with DHC Mid-Collab in the Name of Diversity
"Neither the Moomin Characters brand in their home country nor in Japan will tolerate discrimination of any kind. This was a lack…
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Sex Ed in Japan: TV Doing More for Teens than the Government
The Japanese government is finally revising its approach to sex ed in Japan. But media and online creators are still filling in…
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As Cases Surge in Tokyo, Shimane Prefecture Offers Safe Haven
Governor Maruyama of Shimane, openly critical of the central government's COVID response, offers monetary support to prefectural returnees.
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Olympic Scandal: Musician Oyamada Keigo’s Horrific Abuse of Disabled Classmates
Highly disturbing elements of famed guitarist Cornelius' past have now come to light - and enveloped the Olympics in yet another scandal.
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Naomi Osaka and the Grand Slam Media Boycott
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka sparked internal controversy and waves of international support after skipping a presser for mental health reasons.