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POLITICS

Japanese Politician Says Tourists Are Kicking Nara’s Deer. But Where’s Her Evidence?

Are foreigners mistreating the deer in Nara? One prominent Japanese politician says so - but the facts don't back her up.

LGBTQ

Sanseitō Rep Likens Being Transgender to a “Contagious” Disease

Wada Keiko further stated she believed transgender people needed medical treatment instead of accommodation and understanding.

SOCIETY

Fear of a Black Japan: A “Hometown” Program With Africa Sparks Racist Protests

A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.

INSIDER

Blame Japan’s Heat on…Chinese Solar Panels?!

Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.

WOMEN

The Debate Over Women-Only Parking Spaces in Japan

Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them

Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…

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?

LIVING IN JAPAN

Calls to Reject Prejudice After Japanese Teacher Murdered by Foreign Resident

The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing…