Living in Japan
Residents Upset as Charmless Japanese Prefecture Now Less Charmless
For the first time in eight years, this prefecture is no longer the least charming in Japan - and that has some…
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Living in Japan
Travel
High Court Blames TEPCO and Government in Fukushima Disaster
The Sendai High Court found the government and TEPCO responsible for the March 2011 incident - and increased compensation to the victims.
Japanese Language
Trump Drives Team of Japanese Interpreters to The Edge
Footage of Japanese interpreters translating a US Presidential debate reveals the inherent difficulty of translating Donald Trump.
Entertainment
Oscars Exhibit Gives Miyazaki the Recognition He Never Wanted
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' first exhibit is all about Miyazaki. But the master director and the Oscars have a complex…
Business and Economy
“Logical Harassment”: The Latest Curse of the Japanese Workplace?
Is it "harassment" to batter your colleagues and loved ones with logic? A new concept goes viral in Japan - and is…
Entertainment
Did Shiina Ringo Write a Right-Wing Nationalist Pop Song?
Why a 2014 song by the popular songstress stirred controversy - and why seemingly "nationalistic" songs draw such controversy in Japan.
Food
Why The “Doggie Bag” Concept Pooped Out in Japan
Japan prides itself on a "mottainai" philosophy of reuse and reducing waste. So why do most restaurants not let customers take leftovers…
Culture
How Roppongi Became a Hotspot for Foreigners in Tokyo
Roppongi is famous for its high population of foreigners. Why is it so popular with tourists? And how do Tokyo residents feel…