NEWS
Social Media Celebrates Tobidashi Bōya Across Japan (Including a JoJo Version)
Born during Japan's "traffic war" of the 1950s and 1960s, "Tobita-kun" and all his variations remain an iconic roadside sight.
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NEWS
CULTURE
Why the Japanese Sport of Gateball is Dying in Japan
Gateball, Japan's homegrown version of croquet, once had over half a million enthusiastic and engaged fans. Where did they all go?
HISTORY
Mount Fuji Eruption: The 1707 Disaster and Next Big One
What happened the last time the famed Mt. Fuji erupted? Learn about the Hoei Eruption, and the great crisis it caused during…
POLITICS
Japanese Politician Apologizes for Slandering Okinawan Memorial to Female Students
A right-wing politician who's previously called on Japan's PM to resign finally apologized for saying an Okinawa monument "rewrites history."
HISTORY
What’s With the Chaos of Japanese Power Lines?
Look up in a Japanese city, and you're likely to see a sky view partly obscured by power lines. Here's why Japan's…
ADVERTORIAL
How This Tea Company Connects Small Japanese Producers With Drinkers Worldwide
Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.
LAW & CRIME
Last Chance To Learn All About The Last Yakuza
On March 31st, the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan will host a talk by author Jake Adelstein on his book, The Last…
ENTERTAINMENT
When Did Japanese Light Novel Titles Become So Insanely Long?
Help! I Was Researching This Post About Light Novel Titles When I Got Reincarnated In Another World As Their Strongest Harem Leader!