Japanese Language
Three Japanese Train Station Names That Even Native Speakers Find Hard
Having a hard time pronouncing these train station names in Japanese? Don't worry - most native speakers didn't get them right, either!
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Politics
Where in the World is Ikeda Daisaku, Soka Gakkai’s Long-Missing Leader?
Ikeda Daisaku, one of the most powerful political fixers and religious leaders in Japan, hasn’t been seen in public since 2010. Where…
Entertainment
ryuchell: Japanese Talent Leaves Behind a Legacy of Activism, Optimism
A look at the life and legacy of ryuchell, the Japanese talent, model, and LGBTQ+ activist who was never afraid of redefining…
Entertainment
Review: With Miyazaki’s New “How Do You Live/The Boy and the Heron”, a Master Returns
After a decade, master director Miyazaki Hayao is back with a full-length animated film. How does the mysterious How Do You Live…
Society
Many Japanese Schools Ban Sunscreen. That Might Be Illegal
Japanese parents are complaining online as schools continue to prevent students from using sunscreen, despite hotter-than-hell temps.
LGBTQ
Historic: Japan’s Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Transgender Plaintiff
For the first time, Japan's Supreme Court has ruled on workplace rights for sexual minorities, siding with a transgender plaintiff.
Law & Crime
Osaka Man Mistakenly Jailed Twice for 40 Days, Cops Apologize
Police arrested an Osaka man on suspicion of making online threats. And then arrested him again. Turns out they had the wrong…
Law & Crime
Death at Childcare Puts Spotlight on Dangerous Conditions Across Japan
Two grieving parents finally got justice after their daughter died in a childcare facility in Japan. But why did it take so…