Politics
Japanese Lawmaker Who Threatened to Punch Taxi Driver Resigns
Kumamoto Prefecture legislator Ide Nobuo is no stranger to controversy. But it looks like, this time, he went one step too far.
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Travel
Tourist Areas in Japan Struggle with Ill-Mannered Visitors
Various spots in Japan - including a rail crossing made famous by the manga Slam Dunk - are dealing with obnoxious tourists.…
Culture
Loose Socks and the Rise of the “Heisei Retro” Trend
Wanna feel old? The Heisei Era just ended and it's already considered "retro". A look at loose socks and other Heisei "throwbacks".
Law & Crime
Man in Japan Prosecuted for Overly Long Scissors
0.86 centimeters. That's all it took for a man in Osaka to be arrested for a pair of scissors a cop found…
Society
How Gender Bias Keeps Japanese Girls Out of STEM
Why are there so few women in STEM fields in Japan? Yuko Tamura argues that the bias starts before girls even turn…
Entertainment
Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common
Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the…
Culture
Namahage: In Japan’s Akita, Demons Ring in the New Year
The namahage are wild, Krampus-like New Year's mountain gods of Akita Prefecture. But what's the story behind the horns and straw coats?
Business and Economy
Japanese Company Suspends Controversial New “Cat Subscription” Service
A new service called "Cats Unlimited" will suspend operations after accusations that it amounts to a "cat subscription", its company said.