CULTURE
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse
Japan gets less sleep than any other nation. But the country's workaholic Prime Minister doesn't seem to care.
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CULTURE
WOMEN
Japan (Finally) Makes Morning-After Pill Available Over the Counter Nationwide
The approval process was long, taking three years from a trial run until approval of sale nationwide without a prescription.
CULTURE
Rural Men in Japan Are Quitting Their Jobs to Be With Their Partners
It's traditionally been expected that women in Japan will sacrifice their careers for their husbands. That might be changing.
FOOD
More Restaurants in Japan Enforce Customer Restrictions Based on Age, Gender
No old people. No young people. No babies allowed. Here's why restaurants in Japan are increasingly setting rules on who can walk…
WOMEN
Japan’s New Guidelines for Women’s Toilets Have Men Online Hopping Mad
The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.
WOMEN
Japan’s Prime Minister Avoids Challenging Sumo’s Gendered Ring Ban
Takaichi Sanae sidestepped an issue that would likely have caused a row amongst her right-wing supporters.
INSIDER
Princess in a Bikini: Japan Lashes Out at Grok, X’s Nonconsensual Lewds Bot
A new wave of deepfakes enabled by the social media network's Grok chatbot is angering Japanese cosplayers and artists.
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
As Overseas Sex Work From Japan Booms, Solo Female Travelers Face Border Trouble
More Japanese women are going overseas for prostitution. That's leading to women outside the industry being turned back at the border.