SOCIETY
After High-Profile Killings, Japan’s Hikikomori Fear Being Stigmatized
Why two separate sets of killings have Japan's recluses fearing that what little space they have in society will be taken from…
discrimination
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SOCIETY
SOCIETY
Japan’s Perennial Baby Stroller War
Many moms don't regard Japan as a friendly place to raise kids - and attitudes towards baby strollers have become symbolic of…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Takahashi Matsuri: Karōshi and The Woman That Dentsu Worked to Death
Nine months into working at advertising firm Dentsu, Takahashi Matsuri committed suicide. Her death sparked reform - but is it enough?
TRAVEL
Tourism Pollution in Japan Sparks Strife – and Bans
How can Japan reduce "tourism pollution" problems without reducing tourism? And how can travelers help reduce friction when visiting?
CULTURE
Unseen Japan Kaiwa 3: Tattoo Blues – Japan’s Tattoo/Tourist Problem
How deeply ingrained are cultural attitudes against tattoos in Japan? We sat down again with YouTuber Misaki to talk about her experiences…
CULTURE
Burakumin: Japan’s Hounded “Untouchables”
While Japan has no formal caste system today, one "underclass" still finds itself routinely hounded and persecuted.
CULTURE
Why Japan’s Ainu Recognition Bill Upsets the Ainu
After all these years, the Japanese government officially recognized the Ainu. Here's why the Ainu can't take them seriously.
TRAVEL
Defying Taboo, Japan’s “Hot Springs Prefecture” Welcomes Tattooed Tourists
A prefecture in Japan tackles a longstanding aversion to tattoos in a bid to put tourists at ease.