ENTERTAINMENT
Kuroyanagi Tetsuko: Japan’s Queen of TV Talent
An institution in Japan, Kuroyanagi Tetsuko has been on Japanese TV for as long as it's existed. But her beginnings were less…
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ENTERTAINMENT
SOCIETY
Could Japan Become Anti-Child as Population Declines?
More people are remaining single and childless than ever in Japan. Could that feed into existing anti-child sentiments in the nation and…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Will Toyota Implement a Four-Day Work Week?
As workers continue to struggle with work/life balance, Toyota may become the latest Japanese company to implement a flexible work schedule.
WOMEN
How Men in Japan Harass Female Athletes with Infrared Cameras
Some men in Japan have been violating female athletes with nonconsensual photography for years. But now they've found a new method of…
WOMEN
Report: Japan’s Gender Gap Fails to Improve in 2024
The latest World Economic Forum report on the world's gender gap shows Japan has failed to make any meaningful progress for several…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Separate Spousal Surnames: Japan Business Group Says Law Must Change
Japanese spouses can't legally have separate last names. The head of the Keidanren, Japan's most powerful business group, says that's impeding the…
ENTERTAINMENT
Original Fujiko Voice Actress From ‘Lupin III’ Passes Away
Masuyama Eiko, 88, has passed away. As Fujiko in Lupin III, she voiced one of the most recognizable female anime characters in…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Japan Host Club Shut Down for Trapping Women In Debt
For the first time, authorities in Japan have shut down a host club for using a debtor's system that's forced many women…