CULTURE
Loose Socks and the Rise of the “Heisei Retro” Trend
Wanna feel old? The Heisei Era just ended and it's already considered "retro". A look at loose socks and other Heisei "throwbacks".
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CULTURE
SOCIETY
Authorities Close Shibuya’s Mitake Park to Unhoused, Sparking Outcry
The unannounced decision to evict unhoused people from Shibuya's Mitake Park sparked an online - and real-life - protest by activists.
POLITICS
The Knights: New Japanese Political Party Gets Disabled Candidates Elected
How did a three-month-old party win seats in Japan's Upper House? Its leader did something rare in politics: he put other peoples'…
CULTURE
All About Reiwa, Japan’s New Era
Chosen under intense secrecy, it's sparked a 10-day holiday, a new song, and even a minor crime wave. Learn the meaning behind…
SOCIETY
Dawn of a New Era: Why Japan’s Calendars Will Change With the New Emperor
When Crown Prince Naruhito becomes Emperor this year, a new era will literally dawn in Japan. Alyssa Pearl Fusek explores the history…