politics

POLITICS

Notorious Japanese Politician Tachibana Takashi Attacked With Blade, Survives

A 30-year-old is in police custody on attempted murder charges after trying to kill the head of the Protect The People From…

POLITICS

Self-Own Post Shows Japan’s Ruling Party as Old, Male, and Out of Touch

To celebrate International Women's Day, Japan's Prime Minister posted a picture from a party meeting showing a room full of old men.

SOCIETY

Poll: Over Half of Married Japanese Women Wanted to Keep Their Maiden Names

Politicians are still duking out the merits of changing the Meiji-era law forcing joint spousal surnames.

TRAVEL

Japan Says Tourists Getting Japanese Driver’s Licenses is Fine, Actually

The government's official response to a request to close a license exchange loophole is, "don't worry about it."

TRAVEL

Japan Mulls Raising Departure Tax to Fund Overtourism Measures

Some are livid that Japan's plan to raise the departure tax to between 3,000 to 5,000 yen would apply to Japanese citizens…

SOCIETY

Polls: Japan Approves of Free High School for All

While some far-right elements oppose the new measure as an additional tax burden, many in Japan seem to favor it.

ENTERTAINMENT

Dewi Sukarno, Owner of Pricey Fur Coat, Starts New Animal Welfare Party

Right-wing Japanese celeb Dewi Sukarno has started a political party aimed at protecting dogs, cats, and possibly other animals she doesn't like…

SOCIETY

This Japanese Village is Furious About Its New Million-Dollar Toilet

How did a toilet on a road leading into a village of 1,300 people in Nara Prefecture end up costing close to…