POLITICS
Anti-LGBT Politician Sugita Mio Assigned to Kishida Cabinet; Criticism Abounds
Sugita Mio is widely known for her controversial statements regarding LGBT, diversity and women's rights. Now the new member of the ruling…
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TECHNOLOGY
Japan Still “Shackled” by Internet Explorer as Support Ends
Support for Internet Explorer officially ended in June 2022. So why are some workplaces in Japan still writing code for it?
ENTERTAINMENT
NHK Fee: Why You Have to Pay Even If You Don’t Own a TV
A revision to Japan's Broadcasting Act might make it impossible to avoid the NHK guy slapping you with the NHK fee.
TRAVEL
Japan’s Tourism Reopening: What We Know So Far
Last week, Prime Minister Kishida announced Japan would reopen to tourism from June. The actual details are a bit more complex -…
TRAVEL
Japan to End Entry Ban on 106 Countries; Tourists Not Yet Included
Japan's government has announces that a slew of countries will no longer be subject to their wide-ranging entry ban, yet the practical…
TRAVEL
[Updated] Japan to Enact Major Changes to Border, Quarantine Policy in March
Japanese government sources give those stuck outside Japan or planning re-entry reason for cautious optimism.
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…
TECHNOLOGY
Why Japan’s Love for Fax Machines Just Won’t Die
It's not the only country that clings to the tech. But killing the fax machine in Japan has proven harder than some…