WOMEN
Tokyo Court: Employer Had “No Duty” To Stop Sexual Harassment at After-Work Drinking Party
A lack of evidence and the quasi-official nature of nomikai led a court to rule against a company that tried to do…
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WOMEN
TRAVEL
Tea, Irises, and Nordic Homeware: Visit These Four Tokyo Spots Before They Get Trendy
Tokyo always offers "unseen" spots to explore. Here are four we've found lately, including a black tea experience and a hidden bento…
LAW & CRIME
Tokyo Pokémon Center Murder Highlights Gaps in Japan’s Stalking Law
Critics say that police and prosecutors could have done more to monitor the murderer after he was released from jail after paying…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Tokyo Citizens Protest That the Rent Is Too Damn High
Tokyo is becoming hard to afford for more people, with the cost of a one-bedroom home reaching record levels.
INSIDER
[Insider] How I Found Myself Locked in a Love Hotel
Many love hotels don't like it when you leave before your stay is up. Indeed, some older ones make sure you can't.
TRAVEL
Credit Card Tap-to-Pay Comes to Many (But Not All) Tokyo Trains
Soon, you'll be able to tap-to-pay on many trains and subways across Tokyo. But be warned: not every train company's on board.
NEWS
Japan to Fine Bad Cyclists as Complaints About Biking Infrastructure Persist
Some say nothing will change until Japan gets serious about creating dedicated bike lanes and getting cyclists off the sidewalks.
TRAVEL
Tourist Nightmare Fuel: Tokyo Skytree Elevator Traps 20 Visitors
It was an uncomfortable 5.5 hours for tourists hoping to see one of Tokyo's most expansive and beautiful views.