SOCIETY
Anti-Vax Japanese Religious Cult Apologizes for Measles Outbreak
A religious group in Mie Prefecture apologizes after its resistance to modern medicine nearly causes an epidemic.
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SOCIETY
SOCIETY
Singles Culture in Japan on the Rise
Why singles life in Japan tends to be less like The Bachelor and more like The 40 Year Old Virgin.
SOCIETY
Idol Yamaguchi Maho Forced to Apologize for Her Own Sexual Assault
A Japanese idol management company comes under fire after ignoring an attempted sexual assault on one of its stars - and then…
CULTURE
Mottainai Culture: The History and Philosophy of Waste in Japan
Though sometimes honored more in the breach than the observance, Japan's philosophy of "waste not, want not" strongly influences everyday culture.
CULTURE
Shinto: The History and Practice of Japan’s Native Religion
Shinto is more than a religion - it's also an indelible part of Japanese culture. Krys Suzuki discusses the structure, beliefs, and…
SOCIETY
Life in Limbo: How Japan is Failing its Institutionalized Children
Alyssa Pearl Fusek on how Japanese law and cultural attitudes leave foster kids in limbo.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Why Does Japan Struggle With English?
A city park employee managed to lose a quarter million dollars because he couldn't speak English. Krys Suzuki, a former English teacher…
SOCIETY
Japan’s Cat Islands: Good for Tourists (But Bad for Cats)
Japan's cat islands may seem adorable, but the country's cat epidemic threatens human health. Writer Alyssa Pearl Fusek discusses Japan's belated response…