LGBTQ
Japan’s Buddhist World Slowly Opens Up to LGBT+ Citizens
Japan's conservative Buddhist community hasn't always been accepting of sexual minorities - but things are changing for the better.
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LGBTQ
New Webcast Explores LGBT and Diversity Issues in Japan
Why a new Webcast that aims to educate people on gender issues without judgment is being hailed by some viewers as "revolutionary".
Business and Economy
Shrinkflation: The Truth Behind Japan’s Dwindling Konbini Serving Sizes
A viral Twitter post sparks a conversation about dwindling sizes at Japan's convenience stores - but the trend, sadly, is nothing new.
Japanese Language
10 Useful Japanese Internet Slang Terms You Should Know
For Japanese learners, online Japanese can be befuddling. Here's a guide to the terms you likely won't learn from your textbooks.
Opinion
A Short History of the Misogynist Musings of Mori Yoshiro
The head of Japan' Olympics effort is in hot water for his misogynistic statements. Sadly, this isn't the first time that's happened.
Japanese Language
These Japanese Product Names Are Just Bad Dad Jokes
From ginger ale honoring shrines to coconut cookies for exam takers, these product names prove that the appeal of bad puns is…
Politics
The Crash and Burn of the Aichi Gubernatorial Recall Campaign
A right-wing campaign to recall a Japanese governor ends in disaster and with its ringleaders facing criminal charges.
Featured
Japan’s Schindler: How Sugihara Chiune Saved Thousands Of Jewish Refugees
The story of how a Japanese diplomat went against the dictates of his own government in order to issue Jewish refugees with…