SOCIETY
Tokyo Court: Company President’s Harassment Led to Employee’s Suicide
The woman, an employee of cosmetics maker D-Up, said the company's president called her a "stray dog" before putting her on leave.
mental health
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SOCIETY
SOCIETY
Mask Generation: The Unusual Reason Japan’s Young Continue to Mask Up
Many people in their 20s in Japan continue to mask up. However, some say they're not doing it for health reasons.
SOCIETY
A 7-Eleven Manager Died After Working Six Months Without a Break
Is it time to rethink 24-hour convenience store culture in Japan? Some think so in the wake of a 38-year-old manager's suicide.
SOCIETY
Kumamoto City Might Address Bullying with Security Cameras
Experts are split, with some saying it's a good idea, while others argue it won't address the bullying that occurs online.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Parents Say Tokyo School Once Safe for Autistic Kids Is In “Crisis”
Since a new chairman took the reins, parents say the environment has become increasingly hostile and "unsafe."
SOCIAL MEDIA
Japan Gov’s New Anti-Overdose Commercial Was So Bad, They Deleted It
The spot fell flat online, with many arguing it was telling users to try something that's already proven useless.
SOCIETY
Why Is School Refusal On The Rise in Japan?
More kids in Japan than ever are refusing to go school, even as instances of bullying are falling. What's keeping them home?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Idol Leads “Bathing Cancel Clique” Trend Among Young in Japan
Why are so many young people in Japan hopping on the no-bathing bandwagon? Experts say smartphones and depression may be to blame.