Sex & Nightlife
Japan Tried to End the Host Club to Sex Work Pipeline. It Hasn’t Worked
It's been a year since the crackdown, but data show that host clubs haven't changed. If anything, some say they've become "more…
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Sex & Nightlife
Society
Japan’s Hikikomori “80/50” Crisis is Putting a Strain on Elderly Parents
Japan coined the word "hikikomori" for its withdrawn young people. But its reclusive population has quietly aged.
Travel
Japan’s Capsule Hotels: Why They May Be a Better Option Than You Think
Japan's capsule hotels are notorious for packing as many people into as small a space as possible. One type of capsule hotel,…
Law & Crime
Why Did This School in Japan Quietly Fire a Teacher for Sexual Coercion?
A teacher emailed a student 192 times, ordering her to commit sex acts. Why did it take 18 months after his dismissal…
Business and Economy
Genericide, Japan Edition: How Japan’s Famous Names Slipped Into Common Speech
Like escalator and aspirin, Japan has its own list of trademarks that have succumbed to popular usage. But while some companies aggressively…
Travel
How Much Does a Private Guide in Japan Cost?
What does a private guide in Japan actually cost? Here's what you need to know and how to evaluate different types of…
Race in Japan
Hundreds Rally at Japan’s Diet Against Anti-Foreigner Politics
The rallies are a response to both anti-foreign sentiment and specific policies, such as changes to the business manager visa.
History
Kaneko Fumiko: The Japanese Anarchist Who Died Young Defying the Emperor
The state never even recorded her birth. A century after the Japanese anarchist Kaneko Fumiko died in prison at 23, condemned for…