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Vacation Guilt: Why Japanese Workers (Still) Can’t Rest

Social mores play a big role in why Japanese workers say they report to the office even when they're sick.

Supporters of marriage equality in Japan were met with an unexpected setback after a series of affirmative rulings.

The move is meant to align with fees set by Western countries - but many residents complain the new rates are exorbitant.

Ex-mayor Ogawa Akira insists the 10+ times she went to a love hotel with another city employee were strictly business.

Japan has a brand-new top live-action box office record holder in the form of Kokuho, an epic kabuki drama.

The chain's owners ultimately ordered the store to take the sign down. Here's why many Japanese netizens defended it.