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Japan’s long-standing reputation as a “vending machine superpower” is beginning to fade, as rising prices and changing consumer habits push […]

A commentary circulating online argues that Japan’s declining marriage rates among women may not be about rejecting marriage itself, but […]

If you ever wondered why drinking in Japan feels less like “having a beer” and more like a full-blown cultural […]

An Irish court has dismissed a prosecution against a young man accused of possessing illegal anime-style images, with one report […]

Marriage counseling company Presia found that 70% of married Japanese women regret marrying their husbands, according to results in a survey […]

If you’ve lived in Japan for more than five minutes, you already know the routine. New rules get announced, rumors […]

Once upon a time, Kyoto was the poster child for postcard Japan: quiet streets, elegant temples, and that peaceful “wow, […]

Most people think airports are just check-in counters, overpriced coffee, and that one person who somehow packed their entire house […]

Lately you might have seen people online joking (or seriously asking): Is Japan cooked? It sounds dramatic, but what they’re […]

If you’ve spent any time in Japan, you’ve probably seen this debate pop up sooner or later—at the izakaya after […]

For years, Japan’s internet cafés were seen as a weirdly charming part of urban life. You could grab a private […]

If you hang around Japanese social media or comment sections long enough, you’ll eventually stumble into a very specific kind […]

A Japanese-French same-sex couple married in France is asking a Japanese family court to recognize their marriage, the first case […]

A boys’ high school in Japan has begun holding classes where male students simulate menstruation using pads and pain-inducing devices, […]

A deadly fire at a high-end, members-only private sauna in Tokyo’s Akasaka district could result in compensation exceeding ¥200 million, […]

If you’ve ever been to Okinawa, you know it feels like Japan’s tropical cousin: sunshine, beautiful beaches, chill vibes, and […]