SOCIETY
8-Year-Old Victim Of Suspected Heatstroke Death In Hokkaido
A child died after exercises in Hokkaido, sparking a debate about school's lack of air conditioning as global warming heats up.
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SOCIETY
FOOD
The Best Combini Protein Bars in Japan
Need a quick snack in Japan while also working on your muscle tone? Here are the best protein bars you can find…
SOCIETY
Many Japanese Schools Ban Sunscreen. That Might Be Illegal
Japanese parents are complaining online as schools continue to prevent students from using sunscreen, despite hotter-than-hell temps.
CULTURE
Radio Taisō: A Nuanced History of a Nearly 100-Year-Old Tradition
It has its origins in life insurance and has even been a tool of colonialism. Learn about the long, complicated history of…
WOMEN
Japan to Make Morning-After Pill Available Without Prescription in Limited Trial
In a huge victory for women's rights, the morning after pill will finally be available without a prescription in Japan from summer…
FOOD
Why is Japan’s Food Suddenly Infested with Frogs?
Who brought all these frogs? As the little green creatures proliferate in Japan, they're suddenly showing up in salads and udon.
SOCIETY
Japan’s My Number System Suffers Data Leaks, Backlash
Japan's government really wants you to get a My Number card. But a series of high-profile data leaks is cause for concern.
LGBTQ
Lesbian Couple in Japan Faces Discrimination in Maternity Care
A lesbian couple in Tokyo says two different hospitals refused them maternity services, forcing them to scramble to find appropriate care.