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The move by the city that hosts 9% of the country's vacation rentals is part of a wave of restrictions sweeping the country.

As Japan works to combat population decline, a new government report says many unmarried young people intend to stay that way ...

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A former student said her teacher had sex with her in high school. The school fired him - but many online aren't sympathizing ...

The death of Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi prompted many English-language social media users to revisit her racist screeds.

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Why can't vapes be sold in a country that still loves smoking? A look into the complex legal framework that keeps them import ...

Japan's latest festival wear isn't just cool and comfortable: some women say it's the perfect protection from perverts.

Four different media outlets reported a recent incident of sexual assault in four different ways. Only two of them called it ...

Remember when rice disappeared from Japan’s store shelves in 2024? Did you switch to cheaper bags of the government’s emergency stockpiled rice, or splurge on the more expensive bags of that season’s ...