SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japanese Women Don’t Need “Saving” From Host Clubs, Kabukicho Expert Says
A Kabukicho nightlife expert says the current debate over host clubs is misinformed and based on a disdain for women.
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SEX & NIGHTLIFE
TRAVEL
Likely Unauthorized Drone Flight at Skytree Causes Uproar in Japan
Some are calling for a more rigorous crackdown on tourists who disregard Japanese laws after the footage came to light.
LIVING IN JAPAN
In Japan, Single People Using Dating Apps to Cheat is Leading to Lawsuits
More people are using dating apps in Japan to meet a partner. More men are using them to cheat. And more women…
TRAVEL
Yamanashi, Shizuoka May Charge Stranded Mt. Fuji Hikers for Helicopter Costs
As more people require rescue from the mountain during the off-season, both prefectures contemplate responding to public outcry.
LAW & CRIME
The Host Is Toast: Japan Approves Law To Crack Down On Host Club Hustlers
Hosts, Japan's grey zone version of aggressive gigolos, are about to find themselves in serious trouble. The predatory practices of these good…
LIVING IN JAPAN
The Debate Around Japan’s Driver License Exchange Loophole is Tinged With Racism
Japan may make it tougher for foreigners to perform a driver's license exchange. Is the current debate driven by facts - or…
NEWS
Three Arrested in Japan for Scamming Disabled People Via Dating App
The group, one woman and two men, reportedly robbed around 54 disabled people of over 80 million yen in a year-long scam.
FOOD
Japanese Girls Charged Over “Food Terrorism” at a Sukiya
It's not just foreign influencers causing trouble in Japan. Two girls in Osaka are facing charges after going viral for disgusting behavior.