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?
mental health
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SOCIETY
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.
SOCIETY
Child Suicides in Japan Hit Record Number as Overall Suicide Rate Drops
The number of suicides among school-age kids has hit an all-time high. Experts say that requires new strategies.
SOCIETY
Online Gambling Addiction in Japan Grows, Turning Some to Crime
Online gambling is illegal in Japan. That hasn't stopped people from getting hooked on it - and some are turning to crime…
SOCIETY
Nine Years Later: Takahashi Matsuri’s Mom Remembers Daughter Lost to Overwork
Nine years ago, Takahashi Matsuri lost her life in a clear-cut case of karoshi, or death by overwork. Her mother, Yukimi, remembers…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Should Japan Restrict Kids’ Social Media Usage? Most Say Yes
Should Japan follow Australia's lead and ban social media for kids under 16? Two polls conducted this month show little support for…
CULTURE
In Japan, Oshidan Let Fans Idolize Their Idols
Do you have an idol you worship? Buy an oshidan and take your worship even further. Learn what oshidan are for and…
SOCIETY
As Tokyo’s Train Suicides Spike, Where Are The Platform Doors?
An apparent spike in self-harm incidents at Tokyo train stations in June raises the question: why do so many stations still lack…