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In Japan, Anger at Anti-LGBT Booklet Issued by Ruling LDP
Pride Month in Japan ended on a rather sour note when news hit the Internet of a booklet containing anti-LGBTQ+

Toyokawa Inari (Myogon-ji Temple): Inari Temple in Aichi
Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine is certainly popular and is hands down one of the most well-known and popular shrines in

Tanabata: The Yin and Yang of Japanese holidays
On July 7, the Japanese Hoshi Matsuri (star festival) called Tanabata is celebrated. The streets of Hiratsuka in Kanagawa Prefecture will be lined with food carts visited

Tokyo government announces new name for maternity/paternity leave; hopes to change attitudes
In a lot of Japanese vocabulary words, if you hear the sound kyu, it means “rest.” For example, the word for

Japanese Star SHELLY Defends Trans People in Abortion Remarks
The overturning of Roe vs. Wade in the United States feels like the death knell for bodily autonomy and reproductive

Abuse in the Geisha World: Former Maiko Speaks Out
Kiyoha recounted other instances of sexual harassment and assault within the thread. “I had clients slip their hands through the

Handsy Japan Innovation Party Politician Draws Online Ire
There’s always bound to be drama during campaign season, and this year’s Upper House elections are no exception. Politician Inose

Japan’s popular drinkable ice cream Coolish debuts frozen cocktails in boozy pouches
Lotte’s Coolish is one of Japan’s favorite ice cream products. The “drinkable” ice cream is actually a mixture of ice

Pokemon Illustrator Card sells for over $772,000 [New Record] – ZenMarket.jp
Casual Pokemon fans and collectors alike have probably heard of the famous Pokemon Illustrator card. One such card was sold