NEWS
Ex-SMAP Member Nakai Masahiro Ends Career Amid Scandal
The announcement is unlikely to halt the scandal, which threatens to drive television station Fuji TV into bankruptcy.
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SOCIETY
Kanagawa Police Stop Issuing Skirts to Female Officers
A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive…
NEWS
Ex-SMAP Member Nakai Masahiro Makes Statement on “Woman Troubles”
Nakai Masahiro has finally broken his silence about the massive settlement he paid a woman who works for Fuji TV.
WOMEN
How Japanese Men Are Sexually Harassing Female Job-Seekers
Female job-seekers in Japan are facing a new avenue of sexual harassment, Japanese media reports. Some male employees are using apps meant…
CULTURE
The Scary Reasons Purikura Booths In Japan Ban Men
Purikura photo booths remain popular in Japan. But if you're an unaccompanied male, odds are you won't be allowed near one. The…
WOMEN
How Men in Japan Harass Female Athletes with Infrared Cameras
Some men in Japan have been violating female athletes with nonconsensual photography for years. But now they've found a new method of…
NEWS
Are You Holding Your Backpack on Japanese Trains Wrong?
Common wisdom holds that there's a polite way to hold your backpack on a crowded train in Japan. But is common wisdom…
NEWS
For Comedian Yuki Nivez, Japanese Comedy Has Some Issues
In the wake of a famous entertainer being accused of harassment, Tokyo-based standup comedian Yuki Nivez discusses the type of comedy she…