Business and Economy
Will Chinese Cabbage Save Japanese Tonkatsu From Rising Prices?
High cabbage prices in Japan show no sign of abating. That's led supermarkets to get desperate. And by "desperate," we mean relying…
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Environment
Someone in Japan Tried to Give Away a TV. Then a Neighbor Complained
Want to recycle a TV in Japan? Think you can leave it out with a giant "free" sign on it until someone…
Food
We Tried Pizza Hut Japan’s New Shoyu Ramen Pizza, Because Why Not?
What do you get when you dump a bowl of ramen on top of a pizza crust? UJ decided to take one…
Sex & Nightlife
“Cheap Sex”: Men Who Pushed Prostitution to Tourists in Kabukicho Arrested
The mastermind behind two "relaxation stores" in Kabukicho admits he specifically marketed "cheap sex with Japanese women" to inbound travelers.
Society
This Japanese Village is Furious About Its New Million-Dollar Toilet
How did a toilet on a road leading into a village of 1,300 people in Nara Prefecture end up costing close to…
Law & Crime
Ex-Legislator in Japan Gets Light Sentence for Raping Minor
Politician Shiiki Tamotsu admitted in court that he sexually assaulted a child. So why did he get off so easy?
Women
Japanese Women Use Hashtag to Share Workplace Sexual Harassment Stories
In the wake of ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro's sexual assault scandal, women are sharing their workplace horror stories.
Travel
British Tourist in Hokkaido Arrested After Failing to Pay for Plastic Bag
A British man has found himself in a whole lot of trouble over his refusal to pay a measly three yen for…