FEATURED
A Militarized Japan? The Quest to Revise Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution
Will Japan move from maintaining a pure self-defense force to creating an army that can go on the offensive?
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FEATURED
LAW & CRIME
99.9%: Is Japan’s High Conviction Rate a Product of “Hostage Justice”?
The prolonged detention of Carlos Ghosn has led to scrutiny of Japan's 99.9% conviction rate - and the tactics used to maintain…
SOCIETY
Dawn of a New Era: Why Japan’s Calendars Will Change With the New Emperor
When Crown Prince Naruhito becomes Emperor this year, a new era will literally dawn in Japan. Alyssa Pearl Fusek explores the history…
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.
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.