SOCIETY
Child Suffers Heatstroke in Japan After Teacher Denies Her Tea
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are…
children
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SOCIETY
FOOD
New Furikake Debate: Is Bringing Your Own Rice Topping to School “Rude”?
One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan…
WOMEN
New Joint Custody in Japan Law Worries Child, DV Victims Advocates
In a major shift, Japan plans to introduce joint custody post-divorce. Critics worry domestic violence victims and kids may be left behind.
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Studio Ponoc’s New ‘The Imaginary’ is Darkly Fantastical
Studio Ponoc, known as the "Ghibli Successor," is finally back with a new animated film. Can The Imaginary live up to its…
POLITICS
Japan To Give Out Coupons for New Moms
Will handing out coupons to new moms stop Japan's declining population? The Japanese government sure hopes so. But other signs signal the…
ENTERTAINMENT
Not Just for Girls: PreCure’s First Magical Boy Schools Toy Company
A young boy couldn't dress as his favorite PreCure character. Learn how the ensuing social media backlash sent a toy company scrambling.
SOCIETY
8-Year-Old Victim Of Suspected Heatstroke Death In Hokkaido
A child died after exercises in Hokkaido, sparking a debate about school's lack of air conditioning as global warming heats up.
LAW & CRIME
These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation
What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear.…