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The Shocking Consequences of Mental Illness Stigma in Japan
Despite having a fairly efficient health care system, Japan lags behind in providing both awareness and support for mentally ill people.
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“Furariimen”: The Japanese Men Who Avoid Returning from Work
As Japanese wives demand more participation from their husbands in home life, some husbands are responding by simply not going home.
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Hikikomori: A Path Forward for Japan’s Recluses?
Why does Japan drive some to remain secluded their entire lives? A look at Japan's hikikomori and how some are working to…
Technology
Cashless Payments in Japan Accelerate – and May Doom the One Yen Coin
Cashless payments are accelerating, even among the elderly - and it appears the one yen coin might not survive their onslaught.
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Is Japan Too Deferential to Parents? Advocates Speak Out After 10-Year-Old’s Death
A second high-profile death of an abused child leaves experts questioning why Japan gives so much credence to the wishes of parents.
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9-Year-Old Japanese Go Player Will Become Country’s Youngest Pro Ever
A young girl who can't even turn pro until April is already giving some of the world's top Go players a run…
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Did Japan’s Government Track Dissidents in Okinawa?
Did the Abe government violate Japan's Constitution by tracking opponents of Okinawa's military base? The government denies it - but a Japanese…
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“Drop Dead”: Why Harassment By Customers is Spiking in Japan
Why are Japanese customers getting more angry and aggressive? Experts cite two key factors.