SOCIETY
Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivor Memorial Desecrated in Seattle
A statue of atomic bomb survivor Sasaki Sadako in Seattle was cut off at its feet. Community members believe the thief was…
crime
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SOCIETY
SOCIETY
Toyoko Kids: The Dangers Faced by Japan’s Street Youth
A lack of options leads the so-called "Toyoko Kids" to hang out in the streets of Kabukicho, where they face numerous dangers…
ENTERTAINMENT
Idol’s Home Intrusion Renews Focus on Online Harassment in Japan
The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
When in Japan, Avoid the Bar Barkers at All Costs
It's illegal in Japan to target people on the street and lure them into a bar. So why do so many businesses…
TRAVEL
Are More Tourists Getting Scammed in Japan?
More tourists to Japan report getting overcharged or just plain ripped off for goods and services. Here are the most common grifts…
POLITICS
Controversial Chinese Influencer Desecrates Controversial Japanese Shrine
Japanese police are after a notorious Chinese social media influencer who defaced Yasukuni Shrine to boost his own reputation.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japan Host Club Shut Down for Trapping Women In Debt
For the first time, authorities in Japan have shut down a host club for using a debtor's system that's forced many women…
LAW & CRIME
New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan
A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.