CULTURE
Japan Survey Finds Widespread School Discrimination Against Naturally Curly Hair
A survey of Japanese students with multiracial roots finds that many kids are changing their natural hairstyles to conform to school rules.…
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CULTURE
SOCIETY
Child Suffers Heatstroke in Japan After Teacher Denies Her Tea
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are…
FOOD
New Furikake Debate: Is Bringing Your Own Rice Topping to School “Rude”?
One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan…
CULTURE
Poll: 90% of Japanese Moms Buy Valentine’s Chocolate For Their Sons
A new poll says the vast majority of Japanese moms give their sons chocolate on Valentine's Day to "save them from heartbreak".…
ENTERTAINMENT
In Sexual Assault Crackdown, Police Raid Male Underground Idol Events in Kabukicho
Reports of assaults against female fans have led authorities in Kabukicho to perform inspections at men's underground idol events - and, in…
TECHNOLOGY
Japan’s Government Will Ban Fax Machines From Schools
Welcome to the 21st century: as part of its ongoing digitization efforts, Japan's telling schools that fax machines are so yesterday.
SOCIETY
Learncation: The New Japanese Holiday Paradigm for Schoolchildren
Studying on vacation? Learn how one prefecture in Japan is giving kids more time with their parents - but only if they…
SOCIETY
8-Year-Old Victim Of Suspected Heatstroke Death In Hokkaido
A child died after exercises in Hokkaido, sparking a debate about school's lack of air conditioning as global warming heats up.