CULTURE
Some in Japan Say They Now Fear the “Anti-Masking Police”
As Japan prepares to leave masking to individual discretion, some people say they fear being judged for keeping up the practice.
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CULTURE
LAW & CRIME
#MeToo in JET: Verdict in Sexual Assault Case
A former JET Program participant who suffered sexual assault has won a civil lawsuit against Nagasaki Prefecture.
TECHNOLOGY
Twitter-Addicted Japan Laments the Service’s “Ice Age”
A spate of account freezes has Japanese Twitter users lamenting the service's "Ice Age" and once again asking: should we stay or…
FOOD
As “Sushi Terrorism” Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Will bio-terrorism kill conveyor belt sushi in Japan? At least one chain says it's moving on after a series of high-profile hygiene…
CULTURE
Wearable Beanbags? A New Fashion Trends on Japan Twitter
Want to sleep absolutely anywhere, anytime? A new product from a Japanese company promising just that has gone viral on social media.
FOOD
Wasabi Terrorism?! Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Sues Customer for “Prank”
A conveyer belt sushi chain says they're filing a police complaint against a customer for a viral sushi wasabi attack.
FOOD
How a “Killer” Pasta Dish is Taking Japan by Storm
"Assassin's Pasta" has been a favorite dish of Italy's Bari for decades. Now, thanks to one chef, it's taking off big in…
POLITICS
The Crazy (?) Political Aspirations of Japan’s Super Crazy-kun
A former biker gang member and musician is angling to be Miyazaki Prefecture's next governor. Does he stand a chance in hell?