CULTURE
The “Gaijin Hunter” Exists – But It’s Not What You’re Expecting
Most foreigners reported experiences with a "gaijin hunter". But the reality of these interactions is more complicated than it seems.
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CULTURE
ENTERTAINMENT
The Hatsune Miku Affair: Husband “Cheats” on His Wife with Virtual Idol
A man's wife hired a detective agency to investigate his suspicious behavior. What he was ACTUALLY doing was a bit of a…
SOCIETY
Middle-Age Divorce in Japan Is (Still) On the Rise
The divorce rate in Japan has been stable for years. But one number keeps going up: older couples who've gotten sick of…
HISTORY
Was Divorce in Japan’s Edo Era Easy?
Divorce in Japan's Edo era was a simple affair...if you were a man. For women, "divorce temples" provided a way out.
SOCIETY
In Japan, Rental Family Services Let You Hire Actors to Play Family Roles
Would you hire a stranger to be your spouse or your parent? For some in Japan, the rental family is the answer…
LAW & CRIME
Why This Japanese Couple Divorces Every Three Years
Married Japanese couples are prevented by law from having separate last names. But one Tokyo couple has found a clever workaround.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Husband in Japanese: 6 Words and When to Use Each
Japanese is fraught with unspoken rules and meanings. For example: how should people refer to their husbands?
CULTURE
Rokuyo: Japan’s Lunar Calendar Tells You When To Marry
Japan's lunar calendar traditionally influences how people select their wedding days. But how many still abide by it?