WOMEN
Butsukari Ojisan: The Misogynistic Japanese Men Who Love Assaulting Women
Some Japanese men hate their lives so much that they've taken to body-checking random women to let off steam.
safety
WOMEN
WOMEN
Why Police Advise Japanese Women Not to Claim Their Lost Property
How a legal oversight allows some men in Japan to turn a nice need into an excuse to meet - and stalk…
WOMEN
The K-Pop Fashion Trend Protecting Japanese Women from Upskirt Photography
Japan's latest festival wear isn't just cool and comfortable: some women say it's the perfect protection from perverts.
TRAVEL
Japan Moves to Curb Tourist Rental-Car Crashes as Right-Turn Accidents Soar
Japan is rolling out low-tech road fixes near major airports as the number of foreigner-driven rental car traffic accidents goes up.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Is Kabukicho Safe? How to Navigate Tokyo’s Raucous Nightlife District
The answer is yes - but you should be aware of a few rules and these common traps before stepping foot inside…
SOCIETY
Japan Chain’s Women-Only Gyms Spark New Debates Over Safety vs. Fairness
A gym chain in Japan has come under fire from women for not enforcing gender restrictions - and from men for having…
TRAVEL
Surviving Summer: A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s New Era of Extreme Heat
You CAN travel to Japan during the summer. It just takes a little preparation. Here are some tips for where to go…
TRAVEL
Okinawa Tourist Drownings Already Double Last Year’s Pace
The number of accidents parallels similar incidents across Japan as travelers take unnecessary risks and expose themselves to danger.