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Business and Economy

Japan’s Best-Paying Hourly Jobs? Costco and IKEA

Real wages in Japan have remained pathetically low for several decades. Unless, that is, you work for Costco or IKEA. As the…

Sex & Nightlife

Japan Snack Bar Tours are Growing (Thanks, Anime)

It used to be an experience reserved exclusively for Japanese speakers. Lately, however, tours to snack bars are growing in popularity. That's…

Travel

Miyagi Prefecture: The Top 10 Must-See Travel Spots

Wanna see something different while in Japan? Get away from the crowds - head to Miyagi Prefecture and check out these top…

LGBTQ

Japanese Lingerie Brand’s Transgender-Inclusive Policy Faces Backlash

Japanese lingerie company Wacoal is experiencing significant backlash after unveiling a new transgender-friendly changing room policy. As a result, the company appears…

Law & Crime

Who Really Killed This Famous Japanese Fortune Teller?

Someone murdered the man convicted of killing famous Japanese fortune teller Fujita Kototome. His sudden death and conflicting evidence have led many…

Culture

First-Ever Lawsuit Challenges Harassment in Japan’s Rakugo World

Is it education - or workplace harassment? In the first ever lawsuit of its kind, an apprentice rakugo performer has successfully sued…

Women

Men Are Now Using Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilet” to Assault Women

Shibuya's transparent toilet is designed to serve as a curious attraction. But it appears some men have found another use for it:…

Travel

Locals Cheer as Tokyo “Mario Kart” Company Faces Charges

Street go-karts are Japan's most hated tourist attraction. Now, they're also drawing attention from the cops: police have charged a vendor in…