Japanese Language
What Do I Call You, Honey? Japanese and the Language of Marriage
In Japan, what you call your partner in front of other people can be a confusing question - and one laden with…
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Furuta Junko: The Horrific Murder That Tested Japan
How the case of Furuta Junko led Japan's press to break the rules, and citizens to question the country's juvenile criminal law.
Society
Separate Ways: Why Joint Parenting After Divorce in Japan is So Rare
In Japan, divorce often means a permanent good-bye for at least one parent. Learn why some activists are fighting to change that.
Entertainment
Terrace House: How “Unscripted” Is TV’s Most Boring Reality Show?
Known as a uneventful, markedly "boring" show, Terrace House has still gained a massive following overseas. But how much of it is…
Society
Who’s Killing Cats on This Japanese Island?
The population of cats on the island of Imajima plummets - and authorities suspect foul play.
Society
Rumors of “Deploying” Schoolkids to Tokyo Olympics Fuels Heat Stroke Fears
As Japan's summer heat claims victims, a rumor raises fresh health fears around next year's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Popular
Tourists’ Treatment of Kyoto’s Apprentice Geisha Is Only Getting Worse
The huge influx of tourists to Kyoto has brought with it a string of nasty behavior towards the city's most famous residents.
Culture
A Disconnected Phone in Japan Connects Survivors to the Departed
How a lonely "wind phone" in Japan's Iwate Prefecture provides a sense of solace to survivors of the 2011 tsunami.