Politics
New Bill Could Make Disrespecting Japan’s Flag a Crime
A faction in Japan's conservative ruling government is making a second attempt to outlaw desecration of the nation's flag. Will it fly?
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Japanese Language
How to Memorize Japanese Words with Kanji More Easily
Learning Japanese requires a lot of memorization. But this simple tidbit of knowledge makes learning some words just a little bit easier.
Business and Economy
Love and Rockets: Japan Sex Toy Company Aims for Space
A group of rocket enthusiasts is teaming up with one of the world's largest sex toy companies to shoot for the stars.
Food
The Most Popular Ingredients for Japan’s Staple Dishes
Oden. Donabe. Miso soup. Sushi. Yakiniku. The choice of ingredients for each dish is immense. But which are the most popular in…
Society
Why The Mukoseki is Japan’s Deadliest Legal Trap
People without a family registry can die without access to essential services. Divorce law and Japan's koseki system explain why.
Food
Putting Ginger in the Refrigerator? Japan Ginger Expert Says…
Should you put your leftover ginger in the refrigerator? A ginger specialty shop in Japan's Saitama Prefecture says...
Business and Economy
Japan is Quietly Facing an Energy Crisis
A spike in electrical usage and a dip in solar energy output is raising fears that Japan could soon find itself in…
Social Media
What Japan Thinks About Its Country’s COVID-19 Response
We've heard Western pundits heap praise on Japan's response to the pandemic. But people actually living in Japan tell a very different…