CULTURE
Japan’s Wild Boar Problem Keeps Growing
As the hunters who would normally hunt them get too old, Japan finds itself under attack by an onslaught of wild boars.
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CULTURE
SOCIAL MEDIA
“Silent Hill” Sign: A Frightening Warning Draws Attention in Japan
A fitting sign for "Silent Hill": A warning sign in Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu City is so spooky it's gone viral. But who…
LAW & CRIME
With New Regulations, Japan Cracks Down on Elderly Drivers
This year, elderly drivers in Japan over age 75 with traffic violations must meet new requirements if they want to stay on…
SOCIETY
Sumo Wrestler Injury Raises Concerns Over Emergency Medical Protocol
After the mishandling of a sumo athlete's injury during a sumo match, old concerns about medical protocol are resurfacing.
LIVING IN JAPAN
10 Cultural Differences in Japan That Surprise Foreigners
We asked our readers about the surprising cultural differences in Japan they experienced while living there. Here's what YOU had to say!
SOCIETY
Sexual Assault by Trusted Caregivers in Japan Rising
Sexual abuse by teachers and caregivers in Japan appears to be rising. Advocates say one reason is a major systemic flaw in…
POLITICS
How Can Japan Better Prepare for the Next Pandemic?
A foreign resident of Japan gives a street-level view on the country's COVID-19 response - and how it could better prepare for…
HISTORY
The Tragedy of the Ehime Maru
How an avoidable tragedy strained relations between Japan and the US - and how the families of those lost struggled to cope…