POLITICS
Uniqlo Pulls Pokémon Collab in China Over Yasukuni Shrine Controversy
The incident, along with another anime-related collab controversy, is a sign of increasing tensions between Japan and China.
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POLITICS
INSIDER
Where Will Japan’s Bruised Opposition Go After Takaichi’s Big Win?
PM Takaichi secured a supermajority in the Lower House election as the opposition fractured. What comes next for Japan’s politics?
WOMEN
Japan (Finally) Makes Morning-After Pill Available Over the Counter Nationwide
The approval process was long, taking three years from a trial run until approval of sale nationwide without a prescription.
WOMEN
Japan’s New Guidelines for Women’s Toilets Have Men Online Hopping Mad
The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.
WOMEN
Japan’s Prime Minister Avoids Challenging Sumo’s Gendered Ring Ban
Takaichi Sanae sidestepped an issue that would likely have caused a row amongst her right-wing supporters.
INSIDER
How the CDP/Kōmeitō Alliance Could Succeed – Or Blow Up
The success or failure of the Alliance could set the tone for Japanese politics for the next decade (or longer).
POLITICS
Japanese Lawmaker Says Anti-Spy Law Could End Oshikatsu Culture
One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Why Japan Hates the New “Bachelor Tax” Aimed at Reversing Population Decline
The new levy is intended to secure the country's future - but some are calling for the agency that instituted it to…