SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Professor in Japan Arrested for Running Illegal Sex Massage Parlor
By day, 49-year-old Takitani Hiroshi conducted life-saving research on earthquakes. By night, he was running an unlicensed sex shop.
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SEX & NIGHTLIFE
INSIDER
Comedian Attempts to Outrun Sex Assault Accusations
Comedian Matsumoto Hitoshi is betting he can simply ignore the accusations against him and move his career to his own on-demand service.…
TRAVEL
Beware The Illegal Barkers in Sapporo’s Susukino District
Sapporo passed a new law against coaxing customers into questionable businesses in 2022. But in 2024, it didn't issue a single fine.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa
At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to…
CULTURE
A Small Look Into Jakarta’s Little Tokyo
Nestled amongst the busy streets of Indonesia's capital of Jakarta is an intriguing bit of Japan. Welcome to Blok M, Jakarta's Little…
ENTERTAINMENT
A VTuber Fan Guide to Tokyo: What to Do During Hololive’s Super Expo
What better destination could there be for Vtuber fans than Tokyo? Here are some great places to check out when in town…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
New Host Club Laws in Japan Would Ban Romance, Impose Hefty Fines
The clubs have come under fire for pushing female customers into debt and, in some cases, forcing them into prostitution.
LAW & CRIME
Hokkaido Detective Who Had Affair With Accused Murderer Loses Job
A Hokkaido detective was reportedly having an affair with a 22-year-old woman who ended up a murder defendant.