CULTURE
Enmusubi: The Japanese Ritual of Forging Romantic Connections
Is it love...or is it destiny? A look into the concept of enmusubi, including Japan's most famous "power spots" for forging new…
marriage
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CULTURE
TRAVEL
Izumo Taisha: The Shrine You Must Visit At Least Once
Once a year, Japan's multitude of gods leave the rest of the country. Where do they gather? At Izumo Taisha.
SOCIETY
Japan Is More Sexless Than Ever, New Surveys Say
A new set of surveys from both within and outside of Japan show that the country is increasingly putting off getting it…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
70% of Japanese Youth Are Financially Dissatisfied, Says Gov. Survey
A Japanese government survey shows that Japan's youth are feeling especially pessimistic about their financial straits - as bad as during the…
SOCIETY
Why Post-Death Divorce is Popular in Japan
Why do some people - particularly women - go out of their way in Japan to divorce their spouse's families after death?…
CULTURE
The Matchbreakers: The Scammy World of Japan’s Break-up Artists
They say they can get you the love of your life - even if they're dating someone else, or even married. Enter…
ENTERTAINMENT
ryuchell: Japanese Talent Leaves Behind a Legacy of Activism, Optimism
A look at the life and legacy of ryuchell, the Japanese talent, model, and LGBTQ+ activist who was never afraid of redefining…
LGBTQ
This Shinto Shrine in Hyogo, Japan Openly Welcomes LGBTQ Couples
Japan's Central Shrine Administration has taken an aggressively anti-LGBTQ stance. But some Shinto shrines are bucking the prejudice.