Whether the person in front of you adjusting the seat angle is a good or bad thing is all a matter of perspective, Tokyo-bound overnight bus shows us.
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Brand-new middle school to let students of any gender wear whatever uniform components they feel comfortable in out of consideration to LGBT youths.
Belgian confectioner maker says enough is enough with Japan’s practice of women giving male coworkers “obligation chocolate.”
No need to worry about them spending it all in one place when they aren’t going to spend any of it.
Not having enough money to pay rent each month isn’t their biggest problem is securing permanent housing, though.
Surgery scar cover is a rare exception to Japan’s traditional no-clothes-in-the-bath rule.
Critics call for revision to brand-new edition of one of Japan’s most trusted and influential language resources.
Exasperated educator takes workplace survey and is depressed by rationale for forcing students to join after-school programs.
Our veteran salaryman-turned-reporter gives his idea for the one thing that has to change before Japan will stop working itself to death.
“The truth is that without foreigners, Japanese society cannot function,” says researcher.
Principal emphasizes that skirt is no longer to be considered the “main” or “standard” uniform.
Bad news for the country’s declining birth rate is accompanied by rosier development about divorce.
Boy’s sporting ambitions slide in survey as girls stick with the same favorite for the 21st year running.
No matter how much good it brings, the sound of a humongous bell struck 108 times might be too much for some people.
At inexpensive Japanese restaurants, the chopstick container might be in front of another customer, which is a tension-filled dilemma for some.
Industry group wants to make it easier for women to leave their past behind them as they transition to life after porn.