Society

Survey: 1 in 4 Japanese Kids Can’t Use a Japanese-Style Squat Toilet

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.

A street piano at an Osaka food court is no more after its management company made it clear it only wanted TikTok-level performances.

Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.

Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.

As Japan continues both to age and become more single, some senior citizens are looking to one another for comfort in the afterlife.

The spot fell flat online, with many arguing it was telling users to try something that's already proven useless.

Politicians are still duking out the merits of changing the Meiji-era law forcing joint spousal surnames.