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.
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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
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…
TRAVEL
Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…
LGBTQ
“Friendship Marriages” in Japan Give Sexual Minorities Shelter – But At What Cost?
Some sexual minorities in Japan are choosing to marry out of convenience. One expert calls it a "last resort" driven by societal…
FOOD
Does Loving Ramen Make Men in Japan Undateable?
It's not the greatest turn-off, according to polls. But there's evidence that being super into Japan's national noodle dish is a red…