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SOCIETY

Japanese Business Experts Decry Japan’s “Customer is God” Mentality

Japan's customer service is world famous, but some Japanese commentators wonder whether the country has gone too far.

ENTERTAINMENT

Let’s Hail the Calm and Collected Sportsmanship of Osaka Naomi (大坂なおみ)

In the controversy surrounding the US Open match, let's focus on the positive and laud Osaka Naomi's talent, tact, and sportsmanship.

SOCIAL MEDIA

After the Storm: Japanese Social Media Captures Pictures from Typhoon 21 (“Jebi”)

From toppled trucks to dumpsters and vending machines "driving" down streets, Japanese social media users captured some amazing footage of "Jebi", a.k.a.…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Zero-Second Chicken Ramen?! How Instant Ramen’s Creator is Bringing Sexy Back to Its Products

How do you boost sales of an instant noodle product that's been around for 60 years? Nissin found a way.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Is Disneyland Japan’s Latest “Black Industry”?

Disneyand Japan becomes the latest in a long line of Japanese companies accused of abusing employees.

POLITICS

Japan Agencies Caught Falsifying Disabled Employment Data

The Abe cabinet comes under scrutiny again following yet another scandal. Is the Japanese public losing confidence in their government?

POLITICS

Abe Says Next Election is His Last (But Is It?)

The scandal-plagued Abe Shinzou has somehow managed to survive four terms in office. Either way, the skilled politician says September's election will…

SOCIETY

Japanese Court Reaffirms Right to Contract Out Breaking Up Your Ex’s Relationship

A man paid a detective agency to break up his ex so he could get back together with her - and then…