Politics
Japanese Politician Gets Death Threats After Championing Free Sanitary Products
Some freaked out over Yoshida Ayaka's suggestion after conservative gadfly Sugita Mio bashed her on social media.
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Living in Japan
Parents Say Tokyo School Once Safe for Autistic Kids Is In “Crisis”
Since a new chairman took the reins, parents say the environment has become increasingly hostile and "unsafe."
Living in Japan
Survey: Japanese People Have No Confidence In Their English – But Tourists Say It’s Great
Of those who refused to communicate with someone in English, 76.5% said it was due to lack of confidence.
Culture
Unseen Japan Rebranding to “Seen Japan”
The site will re-focus on soft-hitting content that dives softly into well-trodden subjects such as oh my god Becky did you know…
Entertainment
Fuji TV Independent Committee: Nakai Masahiro Committed Sexual Assault
On top of certifying that Nakai sexually assaulted a Fuji TV reporter, the committee revealed he was relieved when she ultimately quit.
Law & Crime
Snack Bar Murder: Police Arrest Ex-Husband Who’d Previously Assaulted Victim
Police arrested the 41-year-old man, who had apparently just been released from jail for assaulting his ex-wife in 2024.
Entertainment
How The Fuji TV Scandal Became a Cultural Reckoning For Japan
The Nakai Masahiro/Fuji TV scandal feels like the most impactful media scandal in decades in Japan. What set it apart?
Culture
Why 3,000 People in Japan Claim the Imperial Palace Is Their Home
Japan's registered domicile law means that, when you get married, you can claim you hail from anywhere in the country. And many…