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SOCIAL MEDIA

Japan Gov’s New Anti-Overdose Commercial Was So Bad, They Deleted It

The spot fell flat online, with many arguing it was telling users to try something that's already proven useless.

POLITICS

Self-Own Post Shows Japan’s Ruling Party as Old, Male, and Out of Touch

To celebrate International Women's Day, Japan's Prime Minister posted a picture from a party meeting showing a room full of old men.

WOMEN

Survey: Couples in Japan Believe in Equality – But Women Do All The Housework

People in Kagoshima said that men and women should share housework equally. However, 88% say the reality differs from the ideal.

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

New Law Would Restrict Japan’s Host Clubs From Pushing Customers Into Prostitution, Adult Films

The law would also raise penalties for both individuals and businesses, making it easier to shut down manipulative clubs for good.

SOCIETY

Poll: Over Half of Married Japanese Women Wanted to Keep Their Maiden Names

Politicians are still duking out the merits of changing the Meiji-era law forcing joint spousal surnames.

SOCIETY

As Birth Rates Plummet, Japan’s PM Regrets Couples Have Fewer Chances to Hook Up

The PM also lamented the dip in omiai, traditional Japanese matchmaking services, and said the government should do...something.

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Self-Styled “Eternally 16-Year-Old” Host, 35, Arrested for Taking Fraud Money

Kanai Yasutoshi, who went by the name Ibuki Reno, even bragged he wouldn't get caught because he "wasn't leaving evidence."

LAW & CRIME

Did “Your Name” Producer Get Off Easy for Raping Minors?

Some are calling the sentence light, as producer Ito Koichiro has admitted to at least 11 cases of prostitution involving minors.