SOCIAL MEDIA
Japanese Gamer Skips Middle School to Work on Fortnite Skills
It's a rare move in a country with no legal structure for homeschooling - but the gamer and his parents stand by…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
CULTURE
Why 3,000 People in Japan Claim the Imperial Palace Is Their Home
Japan's registered domicile law means that, when you get married, you can claim you hail from anywhere in the country. And many…
TRAVEL
Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
FOOD
More Restaurants in Japan Move to Smartphone Menus. Here’s Why Some Customers Hate It
It's not just old people who are grousing. Even young Japanese say they resent restaurants sucking up their battery life and bandwidth.
SOCIETY
Survey: 52% of Young Japanese Don’t Want Kids
Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.
NEWS
Comedian Yuki Nivez is Not Your Diversity Hire
Yuki Nivez has emerged as a major force in the Tokyo stand-up scene. Here, she discusses her recent thoughts on her role…
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Did The Nakai Masahiro Scandal Blow Up?
Why did the Nakai Masahiro scandal become so big when previous celebrity sexual assaults in Japan had been swept under the rug?
LAW & CRIME
Hokkaido Man Asks for Money at Combini, Gets Arrested
The man wasn't drunk and didn't threaten anyone or brandish a weapon - his only crime appears to be being poor.