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14% of Local Assemblies in Japan Have Zero Women: Report
Women remain under-represented in Japanese politics. Now, a new report reveals just how much work remains to be done. A

Twitter-Addicted Japan Laments the Service’s “Ice Age”
Twitter users in Japan have remained fairly nonplussed by Elon Musk’s private takeover of the once-public service. But a recent

The Old Edo Towns of Japan
In a city increasingly burying what remains of its past in concrete, it’s hard to find traces of the Tokyo

Japan PM’s Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
It’s been a rough week for marriage equality in Japan. And Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s secretary made it even

‘Setsubun’ bean-throwing festival held across Japan
Events marking Setsubun, also known as the bean-throwing festival, were held across Japan on Friday. Setsubun — Feb 3 —

As “Sushi Terrorism” Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Japanese news and the public at large remain aghast as some people commit breaches of hygiene for clout. Now, some
Ultimate Guide to Valentine's Day in Japan
February 14th is a special day when couples go out for fancy dinners or confess their love to each other.

Japan PM Suggests Workers “Reskill” During Parental Leave
Japan is trying to get more workers to take parental leave to boost birthrates. But recent comments by Prime Minister

Wearable Beanbags? A New Fashion Trends on Japan Twitter
Its manufacturer touts it as a product that’ll “make anyone useless – anytime, anywhere.” And Japanese Twitter users seem to