History
What’s With the Chaos of Japanese Power Lines?
Look up in a Japanese city, and you're likely to see a sky view partly obscured by power lines. Here's why Japan's…
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Women
Patriarchy Strikes Again: Women Wait Forever for Toilets at Cherry Blossom Viewing
Some women said they waited 40 minutes to get access to facilities at Yoyogi Park during this year's hanami festivities.
Society
Survey: 1 in 4 Japanese Kids Can’t Use a Japanese-Style Squat Toilet
The times they are a-changin', with 26.7% of elementary school kids saying they can't use the old-style devices.
Travel
Beware The Illegal Barkers in Sapporo’s Susukino District
Sapporo passed a new law against coaxing customers into questionable businesses in 2022. But in 2024, it didn't issue a single fine.
Law & Crime
Hyogo Police Compelled 12-Year-Old Girl to Confess to False Report
The incident puts a spotlight on how police interrogation tactics play a role in Japan's lauded 99.9% conviction rate.
Law & Crime
The Great Yakuza War is Over! (Maybe)
The conflict has cost over 90 lives in blood-soaked scenes that wouldn’t have been out of place in a Takashi Miike film.
Business and Economy
Japanese Consumers Groan As Rice Prices Just Keep Climbing
Some experts say a third release from the country's reserves might not have any effect and that prices will remain high until…
Travel
Will Japan Eliminate Tax-Free Sales to Tourists Completely?
A growing chorus of voices across the political spectrum says the country should collect the money to improve the lives of its…