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Maybe the measures people are taking to prevent the spread of Coronavirus are helping protect against the flu, too!
“They contain depictions of wide-eyed children, usually in school uniforms, engaged in explicit sexual activities and poses, and often being sexually abused.”
Japanese woman’s uncomfortable experience on train actually turns out to be something much more positive.
Many Japanese youths see dating apps as a way to protect the interpersonal relationships they already have.
Come for the heartwarming story of a famous artist actually getting time off to spend with family, stay for the weird Japanese linguistics lesson!
Japanese animation has long had a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable, but is it pushing too far these days?
Less overtime for some workers means more for others if no one’s changing how much total work needs to be done.
Online commenters have a strong reaction to textbook’s advice, but there might be another angle to consider.
Proposed revision, which allows for consummation of “serious relationships,” would actually be stricter than existing ordinance.
Because it’s hardly ever acceptable to play a musical instrument in an apartment complex in Japan.
A non-profit study sought to determine the best Japanese prefecture to live in, but found interesting discrepancies.
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