PinnedHow Men in Japan Harass Female Athletes with Infrared CamerasSome men in Japan have found a new way to harass women.Jun 21, 202423Jun 21, 202423
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Japanese Politician Apologizes for Slandering Okinawan Memorial to Female StudentsA right-wing politician who’s previously called on Japan’s PM to resign finally apologized for saying an Okinawa monument “rewrites…2d ago12d ago1
Manga Warning of “Great July Disaster” Convinces Hong Kong Tourists to Avoid JapanSome Hong Kong travelers are putting off visits to Japan — and it’s all thanks to a manga published in 1999.2d ago2d ago
Murdered Woman in Japan Reported Ex Nine Times for StalkingWhy did Kawasaki police fail to act on nine reports of stalking, doubts from the attacker’s own family, and the suspect’s suspicious…4d ago4d ago
Plagued by Overtourism, Shirakawagō Considers Reservation System for Tour BusesThe village of Shirakawagō has 1,500 residents but welcomes two million tourists a year. It may clamp down in a bid to combat overtourism.5d ago15d ago1
Japan’s Teaboo UK Ambassador Gets Grilled Over Crumpet ToppingHiroshi Suzuki, Japan’s ambassador to the UK, caused a stir when he brought together two British tastes that some insist don’t go together.6d ago16d ago1
Mask Generation: The Unusual Reason Japan’s Young Continue to Mask UpMany people in their 20s in Japan continue to mask up. However, some say they’re not doing it for health reasons.May 51May 51
Japanese Police Shut Down Tourist Sword “Tryouts”Wanna slice something open with a samurai sword while in Japan? Well, you can’t, because the Japanese police are party poopers.May 4May 4
