SOCIETY
Many in Japan Say They’ll Keep Masking Up
Even as hot and humid weather descends on Japan, many say they won't be removing their masks any time soon.
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SOCIETY
LGBTQ
A Revision to Japan Border Controls Recognizes Same-Sex Partnerships
A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.
FOOD
Yakult 1000: Health Benefits of Japan’s Popular Drink?
A venerable Japanese company's latest product reputedly packs a punch. The down side? You'll have to find it first.
WOMEN
Right-Wing Party’s Comfort Women Exhibit Sparks Outrage
A grotesque "art exhibit" by a staunchly anti-Korean right-wing Japanese party has led to a harsh backlash in the country.
LAW & CRIME
The Town of Abu vs. The Gambler
A small town accidentally gave a man a small fortune. What the man did next has made national headlines in Japan.
SOCIETY
Acceptance for “Kira Kira” Names? How Japan’s Koseki Rules May Change
The rise of Japanese "kira kira" names with unexpected kanji readings has sparked controversy over the past few decades. Will altering the…
HISTORY
Lost and Restored: The Equestrian Statue of Date Masamune
A massive earthquake struck northern Japan, damaging the famed statue of Date Masamune in Sendai. But Date - and Sendai - are…
HISTORY
Abortion In Japan: A History
A look at how abortion in Japan evolved throughout the ages, from a financial necessity to a call for the acknowledgment of…