Law & Crime
Child Sex Tourism to Laos from Japan Booms, Driven By Social Media
Japanese men are flocking to Laos to participate in the heinous practice. Some who live in Laos are even conducting tours.
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Insider
Plastic Japan: Why Kabukicho Tower Is Empty – But Still Makes Money
Kabukicho Tower is plastic, gaudy, and largely a bust as a tourist attraction. But none of that matters to its owner.
Women
1st vs. 118th: On Gender Equality, Japan and Iceland Took Different Roads
The Emperor of Japan asked Iceland's president a very good question recently: Why is your gender gap so much smaller than ours?
News
Japan Prefectural Forensics Expert Falsified DNA Results For Seven Years
Police have fired the 40-something examiner and filed criminal charges in 13 cases for falsifying evidence and official reports.
Travel
Tokyo’s Sento Are Opening Their Arms to Foreign Tourists
Tokyo and the Tokyo Sento Association want more tourists (tattooed or otherwise!) to experience this aspect of traditional Japanese culture.
Culture
“Zombie Cigarettes” Are Japan’s New Recreational Drug Scare
The increasing popularity of the drug has some in the country calling for a complete ban on vaping to stop it in…
Insider
What To Know BEFORE You Try Having Sex in a Karaoke Room
You can use karaoke rooms, not just for karaoke, but for business meetings and even sewing. But what about getting it on?
Travel
Ryokan vs. Hotels: Inside Japan’s Unique Accommodation Culture
Should you stay in a "modern" hotel or a more "traditional" ryokan in Japan? Here's what to consider when deciding.