Business and Economy
It’s Official: Japan’s “High-End” Shokupan Bread Boom is Bust
It was fun while it lasted. But it seems that Japan's boom of classy shokupan bread shops (yes that's a thing) has…
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Entertainment
Comedian Yuki Nivez Talks Stand-Up in Japan; Upcoming Show
Western-style stand-up is a relatively new genre of comedy for Japan. The scene, however, is flourishing. Comedians Yuki Nivez and Bobby Judo…
Sex & Nightlife
Suzuki Suzumi: Hostesses in Japan Aren’t Paid to be Harassed
A writer and former adult star claps back at men who keep soft-pedaling actor Kagawa Teruyuki's sexual harassment of a Ginza hostess.
Society
Middle-Age Divorce in Japan Is (Still) On the Rise
The divorce rate in Japan has been stable for years. But one number keeps going up: older couples who've gotten sick of…
Food
Momiji Tempura: A Unique Japanese Snack for the Fall
Fall leaves mean gorgeous colors - but for some, they also mean a scrumptious snack. Learn about the momiji tempura of Minoh.
Technology
Japanese Company Shows Off New Hoverbike at Motor Show
A Japanese technology startup turned heads with its new hoverbike at the Detroit Motor Show. Just don't look at the price tag...
Japanese Language
New App Promises Greater Convenience in Reading Old Japanese Cursive
Kuzushiji, the “crushed letters” found in historical Japanese documents, have long been the bane of scholars. A new app may change all…
Entertainment
Don’t Smoke This Flower, Warns Staff of Popular Anime
A striking post from an illustrator on the anime Lycoris Recoil also carried a warning about a pretty - but deadly -…