LAW & CRIME
Japanese Celeb Held By Police for 10 Days Over Combini Sandwich Theft
Why many Japanese social media users are decrying the long detention of actress Sakaguchi Anri as excessive and unwarranted.
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LAW & CRIME
NEWS
Victim Speaks Out Over Manga Publisher Shogakukan Sexual Assault Controversy
The manga publisher has come under fire for allowing two authors to work under pseudonyms without divulging their crimes.
TRAVEL
Anime Pilgrimage in Japan: From Fandom to Infrastructure
How anime pilgrimage in Japan has evolved from a fan ritual into a coordinated regional strategy to boost tourism.
ENTERTAINMENT
Swimsuit Snow Performance Lands Japanese Idols in Hot Water (and They Don’t Give a F$*!)
Planck Stars isn't a group to shy away from controversy. Indeed, it seems to be reveling in its latest affront to Japanese…
ENTERTAINMENT
Why a 20-Year-Old Japanese Racing Idol Went Searching For a 50-Year-Old Fan
It's common for fans to become obsessed with their idols. But what happens when an idol is worried about one of her…
POLITICS
Japanese Lawmaker Says Anti-Spy Law Could End Oshikatsu Culture
One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.
HISTORY
Shinjuku: The Birth of Kabukicho
How Kabukicho, Japan's biggest red light district, arose from the ashes of post-war Japan.
NEWS
‘Kokuho’ Becomes Biggest Live Action Hit in Japanese Film History
Japan has a brand-new top live-action box office record holder in the form of Kokuho, an epic kabuki drama.