LAW & CRIME
Man in Japan Prosecuted for Overly Long Scissors
0.86 centimeters. That's all it took for a man in Osaka to be arrested for a pair of scissors a cop found…
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LAW & CRIME
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japanese Company Suspends Controversial New “Cat Subscription” Service
A new service called "Cats Unlimited" will suspend operations after accusations that it amounts to a "cat subscription", its company said.
CULTURE
As Adult Age Lowers, Japan’s “Coming of Age” Ceremonies Rebrand
Japan's Coming of Age ceremonies are rebranding thanks to the age of adulthood changing this year from 20 to 18.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Tokyo Tax Bureau Fires Worker Over Sex Work
A woman who worked for the Tokyo Tax Bureau resorted to sex work to fund her host club habit - and lost…
TECHNOLOGY
Will New Law Mean More Delivery Drones in Japan?
Japan has authorized a new tier of drone operations allowing for autonomous flight over residential areas. Here's why that's a game-changer.
LAW & CRIME
#MeToo in JET: One Woman’s 7-Year Battle Against Sexual Abuse
How one woman found herself without resources or assistance after she was sexually assaulted in the JET Program - and how she…
WOMEN
Self-Defense Forces Soldier Speaks Out on Her Double Harassment
A former member of Japan's Self Defense Force (SDF) talks about the online abuse she's received since reporting on her sexual assault.
WOMEN
Japanese Law Made Me Change My Name Three Times
A Japanese woman's first-hand account of how Japan's law requiring joint spousal surnames impacted her life and sense of identity.