LAW & CRIME
As Celebrity Online Casino Scandals Mount, Japan Considers Blocking Sites Entirely
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs confirms it's looking to stem the growing tide of online casino use by throwing up a firewall.
addiction
LAW & CRIME
ENTERTAINMENT
Is “Oshikatsu” an Addiction? Survey Shows Dark Side of Japan’s Fan Culture
Oshikatsu is a booming business in Japan. But data shows many fans are concerned about the toll supporting their faves takes on…
FOOD
Strong Zero: Why Doctors Call Japan’s 9% Chuhai a Drug
A leading researcher in addiction joins a growing chorus of critics who say Japan's popular alcoholic drink needs to be regulated like…