SOCIETY
Life in Limbo: How Japan is Failing its Institutionalized Children
Alyssa Pearl Fusek on how Japanese law and cultural attitudes leave foster kids in limbo.
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SOCIETY
LAW & CRIME
Why Do Adult Adoptions Abound in Japan’s Business World?
Why are almost 98% of adoptions in Japan of grown men? Alyssa Pearl Fusek looks at the interesting history behind adult adoption.
CULTURE
The Evolution of Japan’s Love Hotels
Why do love hotels exist in Japan? And how have they evolved to change with the times? Krys Suzuki examines the 400-year…
SOCIETY
Japanese Court Reaffirms Right to Contract Out Breaking Up Your Ex’s Relationship
A man paid a detective agency to break up his ex so he could get back together with her - and then…
NEWS
“Three Women Equal One Man”: Tokyo Medical University Rejects Women Because They Get Married, Sparks Online Outcry
An investigation by Tokyo Medical University into its admission practices led to a startling discovery that has Japanese women up in arms.
NEWS
The Yakuza, Japan’s Gangsters, Eager for New Gambling Regulations
A pachinko parlor, currently the only form of legalized casino-style gambling in Japan.
NEWS
A Japanese Princess’ Wedding is Becoming a Royal Mess
The proposed marriage of Japanese Princess Mako to a regular citizen hits a snag that reveals some of the problematic elements of…
NEWS
Tokyo Tower’s Aquarium is in Trouble
Japan loves the ocean (it's surrounded by it, so it's almost a survival instinct), and a favorite Japanese pastime is going to…