INSIDER
[Insider] “Utility Pole Girls”: Japanese Media Has a Demeaning New Buzzword for Women
A survey of 3,000 women found 58% identified with the phenomenon. But it's the label that has people riled up.
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INSIDER
CULTURE
Rural Men in Japan Are Quitting Their Jobs to Be With Their Partners
It's traditionally been expected that women in Japan will sacrifice their careers for their husbands. That might be changing.
SOCIETY
80% of Japan’s Singles are Exhausted From Seeking Marriage, Survey Shows
As Japan's population continues to decline, many singles say the pressure to get hitched is taking a toll.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend’s Picture Caught in Cup’s Reflection
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.
TRAVEL
Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…
FOOD
Does Loving Ramen Make Men in Japan Undateable?
It's not the greatest turn-off, according to polls. But there's evidence that being super into Japan's national noodle dish is a red…
LIVING IN JAPAN
In Japan, Single People Using Dating Apps to Cheat is Leading to Lawsuits
More people are using dating apps in Japan to meet a partner. More men are using them to cheat. And more women…
NEWS
Three Arrested in Japan for Scamming Disabled People Via Dating App
The group, one woman and two men, reportedly robbed around 54 disabled people of over 80 million yen in a year-long scam.