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LIVING IN JAPAN

As Japan’s Foreign Population Grows, So Does A “Japanese First” Mindset

Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?

TRAVEL

Are Domestic Japanese Tourists Avoiding Kyoto? One Study Aims to Find Out

The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in…

SOCIETY

As Japan’s Birth Rate Dwindles, Its Nursery Schools Keep Closing

Japan wants more women to give birth to counteract its declining birth rate. That's hard to do when nursery schools are rapidly…

POLITICS

Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment

Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.

WOMEN

Japanese Women’s University Says It’ll Admit Men, Draws Mixed Reactions

The shift reflects the change in women's education over the past century as well as the impact of population decline on enrollment.

INSIDER

What Happened to “The Harajuku of the Plateau”?

It was the home to the father of American Football in Japan. Now, its downtown is largely abandoned. What happened?

LGBTQ

“Friendship Marriages” in Japan Give Sexual Minorities Shelter – But At What Cost?

Some sexual minorities in Japan are choosing to marry out of convenience. One expert calls it a "last resort" driven by societal…

INSIDER

Why Supermodel Rola’s Kanji Has Some Fans Worried

Supermodel Rola recently came out with a big announcement - but it's her kanji that has some fans worried for her.