LGBTQ
Small City, Big Pride: Japanese Prefecture Gets Its First Pride Parade
The parade in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, shows how Japan's LGBTQ+ citizens are committed to raising awareness in smaller cities and towns.
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CULTURE
Setsubun: Japan’s Demon-Expelling Festival for Kids of All Ages
Demons out, luck in! How the festival of Setsubun evolved into a tradition enjoyed by kids across Japan every year.
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…
TRAVEL
Check Out These Four Unique Japan Cultural Experiences in Early 2026
Get away from the over-crowded tourist areas in Japan's cities this year and enjoy one of these unique cultural experiences.
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.
POLITICS
Japanese Lawmaker Says Anti-Spy Law Could End Oshikatsu Culture
One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.