Tag: japan politics

In Kabukicho, Two Women Run Audacious Sex Scams

Their targets are different but their methods match. Learn how two women in Kabukicho are fleecing desperate men - and why they're getting away with it.

Why Are Japan’s Young People Fleeing The Country?

Weak yen, stagnant wages, and economic woes are creating a perfect storm, driving more Japanese youth to look for opportunities outside Japan.

New App Aims to Make Tokyo Train Travel Easier

Tokyo Metro has released a new app that it says will make it easier for tourists to navigate the city. How useful is it? Learn more in this article.

Japan Abandons “Marriage Relocation” Plan for City Women

Japan's government had what it thought was a brilliant idea: pay single Tokyo women to move to the countryside to get married. Unfortunately for the government, most people found the proposal a wee bit sexist.

As Japan Temps Rise, Are The Trains Too Damn Hot?

Japan's train companies keep some of their cars hotter than others. As climate change advances, riders on social media debate: are the trains too damn hot now? Or are they too damn cold?

Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Japanese Women Hate Their Husbands

A recent survey of married women in Japan revealed that almost one in five can't stand their partners. Learn why - and why many say they feel stuck.