SOCIETY
80% of Japan’s Singles are Exhausted From Seeking Marriage, Survey Shows
As Japan's population continues to decline, many singles say the pressure to get hitched is taking a toll.
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SOCIETY
HISTORY
The War of Brides and Babies: Behind Japan’s “Anti-Communist” Mixed-Race Baby Boom
How the Red Cross and other organizations used war brides and the adoption of mixed-race children to fight the Cold War.
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?
TRAVEL
Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…
WOMEN
Japanese Women’s University Says It’ll Admit Men, Draws Mixed Reactions
The shift reflects the change in women's education over the past century as well as the impact of population decline on enrollment.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japanese Women Don’t Need “Saving” From Host Clubs, Kabukicho Expert Says
A Kabukicho nightlife expert says the current debate over host clubs is misinformed and based on a disdain for women.
FOOD
Does Loving Ramen Make Men in Japan Undateable?
It's not the greatest turn-off, according to polls. But there's evidence that being super into Japan's national noodle dish is a red…
POLITICS
Hikaru Utada Gets Political in Song Lyric About Separate Spousal Surnames
The singer of "First Love" and "Automatic" stirred controversy with a song lyric about Japanese women keeping their maiden names.