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Woman questioning herself while pregnant

Could Japan Become Anti-Child as Population Declines?

More people are remaining single and childless than ever in Japan. Could that feed into existing anti-child sentiments in the nation and trap it in a vicious cycle?
Frustrations for tourists in Japan

New Survey Reveals Top Tourist Troubles in Japan

What do tourists struggle with the most in Japan? A new survey by the Japanese government contains some intriguing answers.
Japan - Anime vs Reality

Exchange Students to Japan Warn: Japan Isn’t Like Anime

A Japanese reporter asked exchange students what they thought about life in Japan. Their answers, she says, are sobering - and people in Japan should take them to heart.
DNA helix on colored background

Japan’s Supreme Court Rules Forced Sterilizations Were Unconstitutional

Japan's Supreme Court says that the country's former eugenics law violated the country's Constitution, opening the door for compensation.
Toyota 4 Day Work Week

Will Toyota Implement a Four-Day Work Week?

As workers continue to struggle with work/life balance, Toyota may become the latest Japanese company to implement a flexible work schedule.
Chuo Line at Takao Station

As Tokyo’s Train Suicides Spike, Where Are The Platform Doors?

An apparent spike in self-harm incidents at Tokyo train stations in June raises the question: why do so many stations still lack platform doors?

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