ENTERTAINMENT
ryuchell: Japanese Talent Leaves Behind a Legacy of Activism, Optimism
A look at the life and legacy of ryuchell, the Japanese talent, model, and LGBTQ+ activist who was never afraid of redefining…
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ENTERTAINMENT
LAW & CRIME
Protesters Hold Demo Against Japan’s New Refugee Law Reforms
Refugees and their advocates say a revision to Japan's immigration law risks repeating recent high-profile tragedies.
SOCIETY
Mysterious SDF Helicopter Crash Kills Japanese General
A crash killed a high-ranking general and members of his staff off an Okinawa island in an incident with more questions than…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Hikidashi-ya: The Shady Business Disguised As Hikikomori Rehabilitation Centers
Hikidashi-ya are self-proclaimed hikikomori “rehabilitation facilities” that claim to be able to treat social withdrawal in children and adults as well as…
SOCIETY
Sumo Wrestler Injury Raises Concerns Over Emergency Medical Protocol
After the mishandling of a sumo athlete's injury during a sumo match, old concerns about medical protocol are resurfacing.
LAW & CRIME
Dared to Death: Wealth, Sexism, and Tragedy in Tokyo
A "drinking game" in a high-end Tokyo bar that ended in a young woman's death has drawn attention to the abusive power…
ENTERTAINMENT
Takeuchi Yuko: Celebrities, Fans Worldwide Mourn Actress
The death of yet another prominent Japanese talent was met with an outpouring of grief and remembrance from fans the world over.
BOOK REVIEWS
Underground: The Stories of Japan’s Sarin Attack Victims
How the Murakami Haruki book UNDERGROUND captured the impact of the Tokyo sarin subway attack on survivors.