Society
This Randoseru Backpack Rethink Angered Some Grumpy Grown-Ups
Adults in Japan took to social media to lambaste a new backpack accessory. And then the kids who designed it clapped back.
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Entertainment
Pachinko in Japan: The Game That Definitely Isn’t Gambling!
How the game of pachinko in Japan become one of the country's primary forms of legalized...well, let's not call it gambling, shall…
Entertainment
NHK Fee: Why You Have to Pay Even If You Don’t Own a TV
A revision to Japan's Broadcasting Act might make it impossible to avoid the NHK guy slapping you with the NHK fee.
Entertainment
Review: Shin Ultraman is no Shin Godzilla – But That’s Not a Bad Thing
Anno Hideaki and Higuchi Shinji's second adaptation of a Showa-era tokusatsu classic isn't exactly deep - but it's a tremendous amount of…
Society
This Japanese Nursing Home Has a Stable of Bodybuilding Nurses
Faced with a caregiver shortage, one Japanese nursing home is recruiting new nurses from Japan's fitness world.
Society
Many in Japan Say They’ll Keep Masking Up
Even as hot and humid weather descends on Japan, many say they won't be removing their masks any time soon.
LGBTQ
A Revision to Japan Border Controls Recognizes Same-Sex Partnerships
A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.
Food
Yakult 1000: Health Benefits of Japan’s Popular Drink?
A venerable Japanese company's latest product reputedly packs a punch. The down side? You'll have to find it first.