Society

Japan Gov’s New Anti-Overdose Commercial Was So Bad, They Deleted It

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.

The PM also lamented the dip in omiai, traditional Japanese matchmaking services, and said the government should do...something.

While some far-right elements oppose the new measure as an additional tax burden, many in Japan seem to favor it.

A woman insists she's the winner of a beauty contest with two contestants - and is going toe-to-toe on social media with her detractors.

Despite having to walk to school in the bitter cold, some students are forbidden from wearing scarves, warm coats, and even socks.

How did a toilet on a road leading into a village of 1,300 people in Nara Prefecture end up costing close to 100 million yen?

The number of suicides among school-age kids has hit an all-time high. Experts say that requires new strategies.

A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive slacks.