CULTURE
Help – My Boyfriend’s an Otaku! Should I Dump Him?
What do straight women in Japan think about dating men who are seriously into manga or virtual artists? An online forum provides…
relationships
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CULTURE
FOOD
In Japan, Says Survey, Food Matters (Way) More Than Sex
A survey by a Japanese sex toy manufacturer provides some (maybe not-so-surprising) results around how much Japan cares about its cuisine.
SOCIETY
Four Reasons Why Japan’s Marriage Rate is Decreasing
Why are fewer people in Japan getting married? A recent survey captures the top reasons why both men and women are shunning…
CULTURE
Sumida Aquarium Gives Love Advice with Sea Metaphors
A popular aquarium in Japan has found a clever marketing gimmick: turning its staff's experience with sea creatures into relationship advice.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
What Do I Call You, Honey? Japanese and the Language of Marriage
In Japan, what you call your partner in front of other people can be a confusing question - and one laden with…
CULTURE
A Disconnected Phone in Japan Connects Survivors to the Departed
How a lonely "wind phone" in Japan's Iwate Prefecture provides a sense of solace to survivors of the 2011 tsunami.
LAW & CRIME
Separate Spousal Surnames: Reformers in Japan Push for Change to Outdated Law
In Japan, married couples must share the same surname. A growing chorus of voices says it's time for that to change.
SOCIETY
In Japan, It’s Not Just the Elderly Who Die Alone
A shocking discovery in the apartment of a woman in her 30s highlights how a lack of family contact and social ties…