LGBTQ
LGBTQ in Japan: The State of the Law and Society
In 2024, Japan crept closer to equality and acceptance for LGBTQ people. However, full equality still remains out of reach for many.
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Living in Japan
Japan Can Soon Revoke Permanent Residency for Missed Taxes, Forgotten ID
Don't leave your wallet at home: a new law means Japan can kick out permanent residents for not paying taxes - or…
Sex & Nightlife
When in Japan, Avoid the Bar Barkers at All Costs
It's illegal in Japan to target people on the street and lure them into a bar. So why do so many businesses…
Travel
Azabudai Hills Hosts Japan’s New Tallest Building. What’s Inside?
The major Azabudai Hills development, home to Japan's new tallest building, opened late last year. What's it like - and what does…
Women
Report: Japan’s Gender Gap Fails to Improve in 2024
The latest World Economic Forum report on the world's gender gap shows Japan has failed to make any meaningful progress for several…
Entertainment
Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo’s Geektropolis
Akihabara is Japan's geek epicenter. Or is it? Some say that, as geek culture changes, the former otaku paradise is losing its…
Law & Crime
Japanese Police Encouraged Racial Profiling, Plaintiffs’ Evidence Shows
Plaintiffs in a racial profiling case in Japan have submitted damning evidence that the Aichi police made profiling foreigners a matter of…
Travel
Are More Tourists Getting Scammed in Japan?
More tourists to Japan report getting overcharged or just plain ripped off for goods and services. Here are the most common grifts…