Tag: music

It was the home to the father of American Football in Japan. Now, its downtown is largely abandoned. What happened?
Some sexual minorities in Japan are choosing to marry out of convenience. One expert calls it a "last resort" driven by societal inequality.
As Japan debates whether to restrict sexually explicit ads shown to minors, a group of 11 webcomics companies responds to public pressure.
Abe Akie is a private citizen now. So what was she thinking when she met the man who's led a years-long assault on a sovereign nation?
A Kabukicho nightlife expert says the current debate over host clubs is misinformed and based on a disdain for women.
People in Japan are forming long lines to spend half of the current market price for the strategic reserve rice - some lining up overnight.

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