Business and Economy
Japanese Billionaire to Visit International Space Station in December
The billionaire former CEO of ZOZO will be the first Japanese civilian to visit the ISS
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Entertainment
The Artist Behind Resident Evil’s Absurd Enka Parody
How an Enka song from the 1980s laid the foundation of J-Rap and became an internet meme.
Food
New Survey Ranks the Top 5 Most Popular Furikake of 2021
Out of ideas on how to eat rice? Why not give these top five furikake a try?
Law & Crime
One Marriage, Two Last Names: A Landmark Decision
A landmark decision has ruled that a couple who married in the US can keep their different last names.
Entertainment
Crying Freeman and the 1980s Home Video Revolution in Japan
How an absolutely ridiculous anime released for home video sparked interest in OVAs both in Japan and abroad.
Politics
Japanese Politicians Sound Off on Suga-Biden Summit
From strengthening the military to continuing the Olympics, there was plenty wrong about the visit.
Culture
Hajichi: The Banned Traditional Tattoos of Okinawa
These tattoos, native to the Ryukyuan people, were once banned from being practiced. Now, they're making a comeback.
Women
“Beware of Gropers”: Anti-Molestation Latte Art Collaboration Draws Fierce Criticism
Rather than actually help catch molesters, an Osaka police department instead helped create latte art telling people to "be careful"