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SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Suzuki Suzumi: Hostesses in Japan Aren’t Paid to be Harassed

A writer and former adult star claps back at men who keep soft-pedaling actor Kagawa Teruyuki's sexual harassment of a Ginza hostess.

LAW & CRIME

Tokyo Doctor Arrested for Dummy Vaccines, Forging Documents

A Tokyo doctor with strong anti-vax beliefs tried to talk patients out of the COVID-19 vaccine - and, when they insisted, gave…

PATREON

Everyone Knew About Kagawa Teruyuki

The more we learn about the ongoing Kagawa Teruyuki scandal, the worse it gets. Some recent commentary translated for our Patreon subscribers.

POLITICS

Mounting Contention Over State Funeral for Slain Abe Shinzo

The Japanese public remains polarized over plans for a rare state funeral in honor of recently assassinated former prime minister Abe Shinzo.

POLITICS

Anti-LGBT Politician Sugita Mio Assigned to Kishida Cabinet; Criticism Abounds

Sugita Mio is widely known for her controversial statements regarding LGBT, diversity and women's rights. Now the new member of the ruling…

WOMEN

Director Sono Sion Sexual Assault Incident Reignites #MeToo Movement in Japan

Recent sexual assault allegations against Japanese director Sono Sion arrive amongst a slew of notable incidents from the Japanese entertainment industry that…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

A Popular Japanese Bakery Chain Disappears Overnight

All 28 stores suddenly closed. Lenders and employees left unpaid. Its CEO suddenly missing. What the heck happened to Japan's Bellbe?

POLITICS

The Surprising Reason This Japanese Politician Resigned

Tokyo politician Kinoshita Fumiko's career comes to a screeching halt after it came out that she broke the law...during her re-election.