WOMEN
Female Sushi Chef in Japan Endures Twitter Pile-On
Twitter users swarm a female sushi chef and her business after she's featured in an article calling out sexism in Japan's sushi…
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WOMEN
CULTURE
How Halloween in Shibuya Became Notorious
How did Shibuya's Halloween celebrations grow out of control? One commentator says the blame lays squarely with the media.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Japanese Red Cross Poster Controversy
A picture I posted of a Japanese Red Cross poster caused more backlash than I ever expected. Here's why I posted it…
POPULAR
Tourists’ Treatment of Kyoto’s Apprentice Geisha Is Only Getting Worse
The huge influx of tourists to Kyoto has brought with it a string of nasty behavior towards the city's most famous residents.
SOCIETY
Paternity Harassment: Dad’s Job Transfer Causes Furor
A man who recently returned from parental leave has his life turned upside down by his company. Learn what happened when his…
WOMEN
Self-Defense for Japanese Women: Safety Pins or Cell Phones?
Over half of Japanese women say they've been victims of groping, leading to a rise in recommended - and in some cases,…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Takahashi Matsuri: Karōshi and The Woman That Dentsu Worked to Death
Nine months into working at advertising firm Dentsu, Takahashi Matsuri committed suicide. Her death sparked reform - but is it enough?
CULTURE
Is Time Running Out for Japan’s Idol Culture?
A high profile abuse case has the Japanese press saying to idol groups: Don't let the door hit you in the ass…