Latest Japan News & Analysis

Moga: Japan’s “Modern Girl” of the Taisho Era

June 12, 2023
History, History, Patreon, Society, Women

She was a symbol of prewar prosperity - and controversy. How the "modern girl" of Japan's roaring 1920s defined a new path for women.

Japan Rail Companies Limit Train Passes Due to Chip Shortage

JR East and the PASMO Corporation have started limiting the sale of new transit cards. What does this mean for your trip to Japan?

Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for “Sushi Terrorism” Stunt

In the wake of a wave of "sushi terrorism" earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid for over half a million dollars USD. Read more about the lawsuit - and what people in Japan are saying about it.

In Gen Z Japan’s Hot New Slang, Princes Become Frogs

When does a prince become a frog? For Gen Zers in Japan, it can happen over something as small as a declined train card.

American-Sized Monster Energy Finally Arrives in Japan

Move over, small puny can. After years of successful sales in Japan, Monster Energy will - finally - be available in its 500ml big-boy size.

JagaRico: The Japanese Snack’s Best Dad Jokes – Explained!

JagaRico is one of Japan's most loved snacks - and arguably the most hilarious. Here are some of its best dad jokes, explained in English.