CULTURE
Matchmaking Party Promoted by Tokyo Rejects Disabled Man
A matchmaking party advertised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government rejected a man with a mild disability because he wasn't "healthy." Is Tokyo's…
discrimination
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CULTURE
CULTURE
The Scary Reasons Purikura Booths In Japan Ban Men
Purikura photo booths remain popular in Japan. But if you're an unaccompanied male, odds are you won't be allowed near one. The…
CULTURE
Will Ghost of Yōtei Tackle the History of Ainu Discrimination?
Ghost of Yotei, a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is due for release next year. Will this game created to explore…
LGBTQ
Will Japan’s New PM Pass Marriage Equality for LGBTQ People?
A majority in Japan support marriage equality for same-sex couples. But will new PM Ishiba Shigeru do anything about it? Here's what…
ENTERTAINMENT
Homophobic Florida School District Bans Popular Boy’s Love Manga
A Florida school district has banned a Japanese boy's love manga despite the series having no explicit scenes. You won't believe what…
TRAVEL
Poll: Increasing Support in Japan for Two-Tier Tourist Pricing
More spots in Japan are establishing two-tier pricing for inbound tourists - and more Japanese residents approve than ever before. Here's why…
SOCIETY
Brazil Apologizes for Discrimination Against Japanese-Brazilians
Brazil's government formally apologized for the deportation and imprisonment Japanese and Japanese-Brazilians suffered during World War II.
LAW & CRIME
Shinjuku Restaurant Serves Kimchi – But Not to Korean or Chinese People
A restaurant in Tokyo's Shinjuku, near the heart of its Korea Town, proudly says it won't serve Korean or Chinese customers. Is…