Tag: japan politics

Survey: Tokyo World’s Third Best Foodie Capital

Is Tokyo a foodie's paradise? A new survey argues the city is one of the best capital cities in the world for culinary experiences.

Mibuchi Yoshiko: How Japan’s Trailblazing Female Lawyer Overcame Prejudice

Until 1933, women in Japan were forbidden from being lawyers. This is the story of how Mibuchi Yoshiko overcame the law - and even her own mother - to become a lawyer and, ultimately, an influential judge.

Has Shibuya Gotten Boring? Why Tokyo’s Youth Have Fled

It used to be a centerpiece of Tokyo's youth culture. Have tourism, global retail, and old men conspired to make Shibuya dull?

“Impression Zombies” Are Making Japanese Social Media Worse

As X focuses on subscriptions, "impression zombies" from outside Japan are clogging Japanese posts in hopes of finding a pot of gold. They're making the service harder to use - and spreading dangerous misinformation.