[ad_1] It’s unusual for Coming of Age Day in Japan to bring news of crime. Unfortunately, that’s what happened in Kitakyushu in an attack on multiple attendees. The incident occurred in Kitakyushu, a city on the island of Kyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture. It’s typical for participants in Coming of Age Day – a ceremony traditionally …
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[ad_1] Are you a fan of luxury handbags such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci or Chanel? But you want to save money by purchasing pre-owned items? Japan is a great place to find high-quality, gently-used designer bags at a fraction of the retail price. However, if you don’t live in Japan, it can be difficult to purchase …
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[ad_1] Here we go again? Plans are afoot for Sapporo to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. However, a new survey says few people in Sapporo actually want them, making the entire episode feel like a rehash of the controversial 2020 Tokyo Summer games. Sapporo is currently one of only two cities bidding for for the …
67% in Sapporo Oppose 2030 Winter Olympics in New Survey Read More »
[ad_1] As LGBTQ+ awareness spreads in Japan, more businesses are grappling with how to respond to it in their own sales and marketing materials. A new survey aimed at providing marketing insight finds that LGBTQ+-friendly messaging, on balance, generates a positive perception. But it also found a surprisingly large percentage of people approving of sexual …
87% in Japan Say Sexual Diversity Should Be Honored: Survey Read More »
[ad_1] A Kumamoto Prefecture legislator who previously made news for smoking in public is now out of a job after harassing a taxi driver. Ideo Nobuo (井手順雄), 63, was being driven home drunk in a taxi when the driver took a wrong turn. Ide reportedly told the driver, 「うち殺すぞ」 (uchikorosu zo) – which, in Kumamoto …
Japanese Lawmaker Who Threatened to Punch Taxi Driver Resigns Read More »
[ad_1] After a long lockdown, domestic and foreign tourism are active in Japan once more. While a welcome boon for local merchants, it’s also causing trouble for residents in popular tourist areas. Trouble in Slam Dunk Land In October, Japan opened up foreign entry into the country for tourists for the first time in three …
Tourist Areas in Japan Struggle with Ill-Mannered Visitors Read More »
[ad_1] On May 1st, 2019, Emperor Akihito officially abdicated the throne and the “Reiwa” era began. This ended the Heisei era, which had begun in 1989 and lasted for 30 years. Although we are only three years into the Reiwa era, a surprising trend has emerged. Heisei fashion, goods, and accessories have already begun to …
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[ad_1] Japan is well known for its strict gun laws. But it also severely restricts carrying any blade that can be regarded as a weapon. One poor guy found that out the hard way when police took him into custody for carrying…scissors. The man, A, is in his 40s and works at a facility for …
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[ad_1] “He’s a boy but he likes Frozen and Elsa!” My 5-year-old daughter exclaimed the other day, catching me off guard. It was shocking because I prided myself on selecting just the right school. Her all-English kindergarten in Tokyo had been understanding of children from various backgrounds, never asking me to let her wear a skirt. …
How Gender Bias Keeps Japanese Girls Out of STEM Read More »
[ad_1] It’s an old refrain in entertainment industries the world over: speak up about harassment and risk losing work, or stay silent and suffer. For voice actors in Japan, experiencing both scenarios — plus the occasional death threat from delusional fans if you’re really unlucky — is almost a given in the industry. Voice actress …
Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common Read More »