CULTURE
“Friendflation”: Japanese Youth Are Saving Money By Cutting Out Friends
Japan joins a worldwide trend of limiting your social network as the cost of having friends becomes prohibitive.
relationships
CULTURE
ENTERTAINMENT
Why a 20-Year-Old Japanese Racing Idol Went Searching For a 50-Year-Old Fan
It's common for fans to become obsessed with their idols. But what happens when an idol is worried about one of her…
CULTURE
Rural Men in Japan Are Quitting Their Jobs to Be With Their Partners
It's traditionally been expected that women in Japan will sacrifice their careers for their husbands. That might be changing.
LGBTQ
LGBTQ People, Advocates Ask Japan’s Politicians to Legalize Marriage Equality Swiftly
After a bitter court loss, LGBTQ people in Japan continue pressing politicians for fast action.
SOCIETY
80% of Japan’s Singles are Exhausted From Seeking Marriage, Survey Shows
As Japan's population continues to decline, many singles say the pressure to get hitched is taking a toll.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend’s Picture Caught in Cup’s Reflection
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.
INSIDER
[Insider] In Japan, An Affair Is Only Cheating If You Get Caught
A popular YouTuber's following tanked after he said he had an open marriage. Surveys, however, show fidelity is the exception.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japan’s Love Hotels: Everything I Didn’t Know Before Having Sex in Them
Wanna experience a love hotel in Japan? Don't be caught off-guard - read up on a few gotchas you may not know…