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What Was Japan’s Hottest New Buzzword of 2020?

The national chatter in Japan this year was dominated by anime, COVID-19, and killing time. But which word summarized 2020 Japan the best?

Four Reasons Why Japan’s Marriage Rate is Decreasing

Why are fewer people in Japan getting married? A recent survey captures the top reasons why both men and women are shunning matrimony.

Japanese Women Are Fleeing to Cities in Droves

Everyone, it seems, is fleeing Japan's countryside for the cities - but women greatly outnumber men in the exodus. How are local governments responding?

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 truly "natural"?

Why This Love Lock Fence in Japan is Doomed

An expression of love and devotion in Japan has turned into a public menace. Learn why a popular "love lock" fence in the country is being torn down.

In Japan, It’s Not Just the Elderly Who Die Alone

A shocking discovery in the apartment of a woman in her 30s highlights how a lack of family contact and social ties for Japanese singles can quickly end in disaster.

Not So Kawaii: How Japan’s “Culture of Cute” Traps Japanese Women

It rakes in trillions for Japan, but is kawaii culture forcing Japanese women into a no-win situation?

Rice Flight: Why Japan’s Eating Less Rice Than Ever

Japan is considered synonymous with rice. So why has consumption decreased steadily for decades?

The Evolution of Japan’s Love Hotels

Why do love hotels exist in Japan? And how have they evolved to change with the times? Krys Suzuki examines the 400-year history of this cultural phenomenon. Pictured: The Grand Executive Room of the Hotel Grassino and Urban Resort in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

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