LAW & CRIME
Couple Die in Tokyo Sauna Fire After Door Breaks, Emergency System Left Off
Japanese social media users were aghast at reports of the deaths, which raised serious questions about how the facility managed safety.
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LAW & CRIME
INSIDER
[Insider] How Using a Self-Checkout in Japan Can End in Arrest
A recent incident involving a tired rapper and a self-checkout stand reveals anxiety around the growing use of the technology.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Tokyo Girls Bar Workers Allegedly Forced Woman Into Prostitution
A popular and well-respected girls bar in Ikebukuro was reportedly the scene of a horrific case of abuse and sexual slavery.
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.
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.
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
[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?
WOMEN
Japanese Police Consider Changing Anti-Stalking Law After Murder
Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) is considering the change after police in Kawasaki failed to protect a stalking victim.