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Japanese Crossdresser Entering Into Women’s Bathroom Sparks Safety Concerns
A Japanese woman who recorded a crossdresser entering into the women’s bathroom has garnered millions…
Posted inAnime / Manga
Anime’s U.S. Popularity Driven by Hardcore Fans, Not “Mainstream Dominance”
Despite anime films increasingly appearing in U.S. theaters, filmmaker and journalist Mirai Konishi says the…
Posted inKinky Japan
Is there a Porn Village in Osaka?
We’ve been trying to find out more about a notorious site in woodland near the…
Posted inProstitution in Japan
Paying for sex may become illegal in Japan
In Japan, it is currently illegal to receive money for sex, but not to pay…
Posted inProstitution in Japan
Is this the end for new soaplands in Tokyo?
We recently reported about the large-scale closure of soaplands around Japan following the shuttering of a major…
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Former Idolmaster Director Says New Bishojo VN Won’t Be “Watered Down” for Overseas
A new bishojo visual novel led by a former Idolm@ster director is drawing attention after…
Posted inCrime & Legal
Japanese sex toys maker Tenga discloses data breach
TENGA Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based Japanese sexual wellness and lifestyle company known for its…
Posted inDating in Japan
Survey: 76% of unmarried people in Japan are single
Meiji Yasuda Research Institute’s Survey on Romance and Marriage has found that 76.3%, or more…
Posted inCrime & Legal Prostitution in Japan
Japan mulls revising anti-prostitution law to penalize sex buyers
Japan is eyeing revising the anti-prostitution law to potentially include buyers who solicit sex for…
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Harassment dispute allegedly sparked fatal Osaka teen stabbing
The stabbing of three 17-year-old boys, one of whom died, in Osaka’s Dotonbori entertainment district…
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Model Nana Suzuki confesses: “I haven’t had sex since divorce 4 years ago”
The model Nana Suzuki has made a big confession to the whole nation: she hasn’t…
Posted inCrime & Legal
Disciplinary cases against Japanese police officers hits 10-year high, mostly for sexual harassment
While the regular cop in his koban substation on your local street corner seems like…
Posted inPolitics
Former race queen and gravure idol Chisato Morishita wins seat in election
Former gravure model Chisato Morishita has won her seat in the snap election called by Sanae Takaichi,…
Posted inJapan News
Why Drinking in Japan Is Basically a Social Superpower
If you ever wondered why drinking in Japan feels less like “having a beer” and…
Posted inGaming News
Japanese Households Spend Record Amount on Games Despite Cutting Back on Food
Japanese households spent more on video games in 2025 than ever before, even as inflation…
Posted inGaming News
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Gay Relationships & Non-Binary Miis
Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will let players create non-binary Miis…