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LIVING IN JAPAN

As Japan Temps Rise, Are The Trains Too Damn Hot?

Japan's train companies keep some of their cars hotter than others. As climate change advances, riders on social media debate: are the…

POLITICS

Japanese Public Fumes as Politicians Caught Gaming, Napping

An elementary student who exposed a politician gaming is the latest Japanese citizen to catch elected officials sleeping or goofing off.

ENTERTAINMENT

Idol’s Home Intrusion Renews Focus on Online Harassment in Japan

The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Japan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” Ad

Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. We've rounded up some of the most pained…

FEATURED

“Learn Japanese”: Tokyo Izakaya Closes After Owner’s Social Media Outburst

A restaurant in Tokyo had to close temporarily after its owner ranted on social media about a non-Japanese couple who came to…

TECHNOLOGY

AI-Driven Fake Celebrity Ads are Japan’s Latest Scam Trend

At least AI is good for something: thieves in Japan are using it to impersonate celebs like Naomi Osaka and con people…

NEWS

Kumai Hitomi: From Beauty Contestant to the “Luffy” Crime Ring

Kumai Hitomi had a promising future. But she ended up running with the wrong crowd - and had to cheat and steal…

SOCIETY

Japan Cinema Under Fire for Suggesting Wheelchair User Go Elsewhere

While Japan has made advances in disability accommodation, a recent incident at Aeon Cinema suggests there's still a long road ahead.