Posted inPolitics
When “Just One Message” Turns Into 1,000: A Political Facepalm
There’s political scandal, and then there’s whatever this was. Imagine an investigation panel sitting down,…
Posted inKinky Japan
Booth babe at Tokyo Auto Salon complains about visitors photographing her body
A major part of the appeal of events like the Tokyo Game Show and various…
Posted inCrime & Legal JAV Porn
Man arrested for filming and selling porn with junior high school girl
Tokyo Metropolitan Police has announced the arrest of Akira Awazu, a 51-year-old executive at an…
Posted inNightlife
Kabukicho: Neon Lights, Big Energy, and a Few Things You Should Probably Not Do
Kabukicho has a reputation. Even if you’ve never been there, you’ve probably heard stories —…
Posted inJapan News
Behind the Scenes at Haneda: How Sneaky Items Get Caught Before You Even Blink
Most people think airports are just check-in counters, overpriced coffee, and that one person who…
Posted inCrime & Legal
Only in Osaka? A Wild Reminder That Real Life Can Be Stranger Than TV
Every once in a while, a local news story pops up that makes you stop,…
Posted inCrime & Legal
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Hiding Woman’s Body in Wall in Japan’s Hokkaido
SAPPORO — A 49-year-old man was arrested Saturday in Hidaka, Hokkaido, for allegedly hiding a…
Posted inJapanese Adult Toys
Man marks New Year by stripping naked at Imperial Palace
We’re cracking off 2026 with a belter of a story that is weird and wild,…
Posted inIdols
Gravure idol Minami Awa forced to cancel meet-and-greet event after no fans come
Gravure idol and cosplayer Minami Awa had a somewhat sad end to December. She posted…
Posted inJapan News
Is Japan Really “Cooked”? Let’s Break It Down
Lately you might have seen people online joking (or seriously asking): Is Japan cooked? It…
Posted inKinky Japan
Is Japan Becoming a Sex Tourism Destination? Let’s Talk About It
Japan has always had a unique relationship with adult entertainment and nightlife. From hostess bars…
Posted inJapan News
“So… Should Foreigners Speak Better Japanese?” (It’s Complicated, Obviously)
If you’ve spent any time in Japan, you’ve probably seen this debate pop up sooner…
Posted inCrime & Legal
Korean Tourist Arrested in Sapporo After Refusing to Pay Bar Bill & Smashing Door Glass
A Korean national visiting Japan was arrested in Sapporo after refusing to pay a bar…
Posted inCosplay Crime & Legal
Cosplayer Accused of Mutilating Boyfriend, Cooking Severed Finger
A Japanese court has heard horrifying testimony in the trial of a former cosplayer accused…
Posted inKinky Japan
From Awkward to Aisle Display: How TENGA Made Sex Toys Weirdly Normal in Japan
Once upon a time in Japan, buying an adult toy meant sneaking into a shady-looking…
Posted inJapan News
Japan’s Disappearing Net Cafes and the Quiet Problem No One Wants to Talk About
For years, Japan’s internet cafés were seen as a weirdly charming part of urban life.…
