CULTURE
You Might Be In A Love Hotel in Japan If…
A trending hashtag encouraged Japan's Twitter users to share some of the common traits of the nation's iconic love hotels. What they…
relationships
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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…
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Separate Spousal Surnames: Reformers in Japan Push for Change to Outdated Law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.