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[ad_1] Around the world, women struggle with sexual and moral harassment in virtually every occupation. Japan is no exception. We’ve written before about how women report harassment, not just in Japanese workplaces, but even during the interview process. Some women have also spoken out about the sexual harassment they’ve faced in traditional occupations, such as …

Self-Defense Forces Soldier Speaks Out on Her Double Harassment Read More »

[ad_1] In a recent article, we examined the unlikely accident that led to a Toyota Will VI backing into and destroying Japan’s oldest toilet. The 16th-century Tōsu toilet of Tōfuku-ji, in Kyoto, was not in use then and has not been used for decades, even if the damage it sustained is no less tragic. But …

Unmannerly Hikers Doom Buddhist Temple Toilet in Japan Read More »

[ad_1] Sitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it still holds the title of “strongest castle in Japan”.  Though somewhat arduous to get to as the only way to the castle is up a mountain and through a thick forest,  its magnificent stone …

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[ad_1] Sitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it still holds the title of “strongest castle in Japan”.  Though somewhat arduous to get to as the only way to the castle is up a mountain and through a thick forest,  its magnificent stone …

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[ad_1] The discussion over separate spousal surnames tends to be highly emotional in Japan. Some claim Japan needs to protect the traditional form of family based on the current family registration system. But the heated debate overlooks the impact the current law has on women in Japan…such as myself. The history of surnames in Japan First …

Japanese Law Made Me Change My Name Three Times Read More »

[ad_1] It’s the time of year where after giving thanks to those who’ve made a difference in our lives at Thanksgiving, we switch our focus to the next big family get together, Christmas. But shopping at the last minute is stressful, and shoppers will often be left scrambling to get something when shelves are already …

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[ad_1] Japan’s aging population has led to some unexpected consequences. One of them is hunting. Fewer and less-mobile hunters mean fewer people to help control Japan’s wild animal population. Japan’s deer and wild boars are taking that as a sign that it’s time to revolt against human rule. A wild boar appears! Boar sightings have …

Japan’s Wild Boar Problem Keeps Growing Read More »

[ad_1] Meiji is a company with a long and storied history dating back to Japan’s Taisho Era. Over the years, it’s produced many successful products. But two similar products have torn the country’s loyalties in twain. Read on to learn more about the Great Meiji Mushroom and Bamboo Battle… Two stars are born… Picture by …

In Japan, The Great Meiji Snack Battle Rages On Read More »

[ad_1] It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. So many in fact that if you blindly threw a dart on a map of the city, you’d likely land on one of its many temples. Of the numerous temples in Kyoto there are numerous temples in Kyoto, the …

Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Kyoto’s Most Famous Temple Read More »

[ad_1] It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. So many in fact that if you blindly threw a dart on a map of the city, you’d likely land on one of its many temples. Of the numerous temples in Kyoto there are numerous temples in Kyoto, the …

Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Kyoto’s Most Famous Temple Read More »