SOCIETY
Survey: 52% of Young Japanese Don’t Want Kids
Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.
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SOCIETY
LIVING IN JAPAN
Are Foreigners in Japan Getting High-Cost Healthcare For Free? Not Really
A Japanese politician says some foreigners are coming to Japan to get high-cost healthcare for free. The facts say otherwise.
ENTERTAINMENT
Fuji TV’s Female Announcers Flee After Nakai Masahiro Scandal
The scandal has shaken the faith of many employees - and station insiders say other companies are using the opportunity to poach…
TRAVEL
Tokaido Shinkansen to Add “Half-Private” Luxury Seat Option in 2027
JR Tokai says it's adding even more luxury options to some runs of its critical line between Tokyo and Osaka.
FOOD
Six Great Book Cafes in Tokyo to While Away Your Time
Looking for a space to relax in Tokyo? Check out these not-so-crowded cafes that combine good coffee with a book lover's aesthetic.
ADVERTORIAL
How This Tea Company Connects Small Japanese Producers With Drinkers Worldwide
Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.
WOMEN
Dishwasher Use Remains Low in Japan, Thanks To Sexism
Most kitchens in Japan remain too small to fit a dishwasher. Blame the male-dominated real estate industry, says one critic.
LAW & CRIME
Scene of Streamer Mogami Ai’s Murder Defiled as Details of Her Life Emerge
The site of a livestreamer, murdered by a man to whom she owed money, has become a scene for angry incels to…