CULTURE
Enmusubi: The Japanese Ritual of Forging Romantic Connections
Is it love...or is it destiny? A look into the concept of enmusubi, including Japan's most famous "power spots" for forging new…
relationships
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CULTURE
SOCIETY
Japan Is More Sexless Than Ever, New Surveys Say
A new set of surveys from both within and outside of Japan show that the country is increasingly putting off getting it…
CULTURE
Poll: 90% of Japanese Moms Buy Valentine’s Chocolate For Their Sons
A new poll says the vast majority of Japanese moms give their sons chocolate on Valentine's Day to "save them from heartbreak".…
QUICK TRANSLATE
Japanese Woman Treated as “Stranger” by Town After Female Partner Dies
HuffPost JP has the story of Kohayakawa Mari, who helped her female partner Azumi Rina run a tack farm in Hatoyama, Saitama…
SOCIETY
Why Post-Death Divorce is Popular in Japan
Why do some people - particularly women - go out of their way in Japan to divorce their spouse's families after death?…
CULTURE
The Matchbreakers: The Scammy World of Japan’s Break-up Artists
They say they can get you the love of your life - even if they're dating someone else, or even married. Enter…
ENTERTAINMENT
ryuchell: Japanese Talent Leaves Behind a Legacy of Activism, Optimism
A look at the life and legacy of ryuchell, the Japanese talent, model, and LGBTQ+ activist who was never afraid of redefining…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
In Gen Z Japan’s Hot New Slang, Princes Become Frogs
When does a prince become a frog? For Gen Zers in Japan, it can happen over something as small as a declined…