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Night Pools: Japan’s Hottest New Instagrammable Attraction – And a Good Way to Beat the Heat
Night pools have been gaining in popularity the past few years - and with the hot weather, that trend is only increasing.
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“Three Women Equal One Man”: Tokyo Medical University Rejects Women Because They Get Married, Sparks Online Outcry
An investigation by Tokyo Medical University into its admission practices led to a startling discovery that has Japanese women up in arms.
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Platonic Sex: The Wild Ride of Japanese Porn Star Iijima Ai
Middle school dropout. Troublemaker. Hostess. Porn star. Author. Media darling. The wild journey of Japan's Iijima Ai.
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Author Discusses How Far Japanese Women Have (and Haven’t) Come Since Bombshell Book
Author Sakai Junko made waves 15 years ago with her bombshell book, The Cry of the Loser-Dogs, in which she extolled the…
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A Japanese Princess’ Wedding is Becoming a Royal Mess
The proposed marriage of Japanese Princess Mako to a regular citizen hits a snag that reveals some of the problematic elements of…
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A Tale of Two Cancers: The Short, Full Lives of Kobayashi Mao and Kuroki Nana
The tale of two very similar women, and their very similar struggle.