CULTURE
Washboard Abs and Happiness: Learn This 83-Year-Old Japanese Grandpa’s Secrets
People in Japan have a reputation for their health and longevity. But 83yo Nanri Hiroshi takes it to the next level. Here's…
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CULTURE
LAW & CRIME
“It’s Me”: How Scammers in Japan Recruit the Young to Rob the Old
How scammers steal tens of millions of dollars in Japan every year - and coerce desperate young people into doing their dirty…
TECHNOLOGY
With No Workers, Japanese Island Loses Its Cell Phone Store
Continued worker shortages in Japan are robbing the island of Ishigakijima of its sole Docomo cell phone store.
SOCIAL MEDIA
“Silent Hill” Sign: A Frightening Warning Draws Attention in Japan
A fitting sign for "Silent Hill": A warning sign in Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu City is so spooky it's gone viral. But who…
WOMEN
Japanese Woman’s “Death by Housework” Goes Unacknowledged
A woman was worked to death - but since it was "just housework", Japan's government won't acknowledge it. How her family is…
SOCIETY
This Japanese Nursing Home Has a Stable of Bodybuilding Nurses
Faced with a caregiver shortage, one Japanese nursing home is recruiting new nurses from Japan's fitness world.
LAW & CRIME
With New Regulations, Japan Cracks Down on Elderly Drivers
This year, elderly drivers in Japan over age 75 with traffic violations must meet new requirements if they want to stay on…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Hikidashi-ya: The Shady Business Disguised As Hikikomori Rehabilitation Centers
Hikidashi-ya are self-proclaimed hikikomori “rehabilitation facilities” that claim to be able to treat social withdrawal in children and adults as well as…