News
Japan-Invented Selfie Stick Turns 40 – But The First One Was a Failure
Selfie sticks are now ubiquitous. But did you know that the first one appeared on the scene in Japan way back in…
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Culture
Mihara Ryōkichi: The Kokeshi Dolls Savior
The story of one prolific folklorist's lifelong quest to save Miyagi Prefecture's handicrafts, history, and folktales.
Culture
Some in Japan Say They Now Fear the “Anti-Masking Police”
As Japan prepares to leave masking to individual discretion, some people say they fear being judged for keeping up the practice.
History
Did Japan Nearly Have its Own Prohibition Era?
Japan has a noted drinking culture. Yet, as Japan modernized, a surprising number embraced the foreign concept of alcohol prohibition.
Law & Crime
#MeToo in JET: Verdict in Sexual Assault Case
A former JET Program participant who suffered sexual assault has won a civil lawsuit against Nagasaki Prefecture.
LGBTQ
Japan Reacts Fiercely to PM Secretary’s Anti-LGBTQ Remarks
How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.
Culture
Japan’s “Mermaid Mummy” Finally Identified via New Research
A team of researchers set out to discover the true identity of a "mermaid mummy" enshrined in a Japanese temple. The result?
Food
The Surprising History Of Nagoya’s Spicy “Taiwan” Ramen
It may not actually be from Taiwan, but Nagoya's "Taiwan ramen" is quickly becoming one of the region's most famous dishes.