INSIDER
[Insider] Worldmate, Elon Musk’s Mom, and The Man All Over Japan’s Trains
Feeling lucky? We look at Fukami Tōshū, Worldmate, and the mysterious female prophet on whom the organization's teachings are based.
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CULTURE
Japanese Webcomics Group Restricts Sexually Explicit Online Ads After Uproar
As Japan debates whether to restrict sexually explicit ads shown to minors, a group of 11 webcomics companies responds to public pressure.
WOMEN
Japan Post Pulls “No Makeup” Ad That Critics Say Mocked Women
The company has apologized - but social media users are asking why they used an ad company with such a poor track…
SOCIETY
Sexually Explicit Online Ads Are Rampant in Japan. Some Have Had Enough
The sexually explicit ads - some featuring scenes of sexual assault - often appear on aggregation and gaming sites that cater to…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Japan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” Ad
Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. We've rounded up some of the most pained…
TRAVEL
Hilton Pulls Ad Attacking Ryokans in Japan After Uproar
Hilton Japan ran an ad that seemed to mock the rules at traditional Japanese ryokan - and pulled it a week later…
LAW & CRIME
Tokyo Nightlife Vans Evading Bans Inspire New Regulations
Mobile billboards, many advertising nightlife businesses, loudly circle the streets of Tokyo. Now the government is cracking down.
FOOD
Boss Coffee: The History Behind the Popular Can
Boss Coffee is turning 30 years old. Learn about the history of canned coffee, its recognizable logo, and those Tommy Lee Jones…