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SOCIAL MEDIA

“Untamed Kitty”: Misbehaving Hello Kitty Meme Spreads from China to Japan

A new meme in China featuring beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty has also caught fire - and sparked debate - in Japan.…

FOOD

Would You Drink Mayonnaise? Japan Reacts to Lawson’s New Product

You may love mayonnaise. But would you DRINK mayonnaise? The verdict is in as Japanese users have been trying Lawson's new "drinkable…

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Kaiwai: What this Japanese Word Means – and Why it’s Trending

Trying to keep up with your Japanese slang? Then you'd better learn "kaiwai" - one of the year's most-trending terms.

LAW & CRIME

“Dark Part-Time Job” Crime Wave Grips Japan’s Kanto Region

Yami baito - dark part-time jobs - are surging in Japan, with police investigating 14 cases in the Kanto region alone. Learn…

LGBTQ

Japanese Lingerie Brand’s Transgender-Inclusive Policy Faces Backlash

Japanese lingerie company Wacoal is experiencing significant backlash after unveiling a new transgender-friendly changing room policy. As a result, the company appears…

SOCIETY

Is Japan (Still) Treating Sexual Abuse Too Lightly?

A woman gets almost nine years in Japan for committing fraud. Meanwhile, a man gets six years for sexually assaulting his own…

SOCIETY

Why More Japanese Service Employees Are Hiding Their Names

A rising awareness of customer harassment and stalking in Japan means more employees are hiding their identities.

ENTERTAINMENT

Love Bullet: Fans Worldwide Rush to Save Yuri Manga

It's not even officially available in other languages yet - but the outpouring of social media support for the manga Love Bullet,…