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.
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SOCIETY
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,…
TRAVEL
Repeat Travelers: Why Visitors to Japan Love Coming Back
A new survey shows travelers from Taiwan and the US love making a second (or more) visit to Japan. Here's why -…
SOCIAL MEDIA
“Impression Zombies” Are Making Japanese Social Media Worse
As X focuses on subscriptions, "impression zombies" from outside Japan are clogging Japanese posts in hopes of finding a pot of gold.…
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…