Japan has recently made a groundbreaking move: emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), specifically levonorgestrel-based, are now allowed over the counter (OTC) as a “designated quasi-drug” with no age restrictions and no…
Something extraordinary is happening in Japan’s indie gaming and cinema scene—and it’s centered around a surreal underground corridor. The Unexpected Journey of The Exit 8 Game The Exit 8 (original…
IntroductionConvenience store onigiri (rice balls) are a staple of everyday life in Japan. But a recent discovery at Ministop revealed something deeply unsettling—some stores were falsifying consumption expiry dates on…
In a stunning turn of events, the long-standing CEO and Chairman of Suntory, one of Japan’s most influential beverage giants, tendered his resignation amidst a police investigation into supplements allegedly…
A Shocking Case That Captured Public Attention In Sapporo, an unusual scam case highlighted both the creativity of fraudsters and the vulnerability of elderly victims. Police at Teine Station announced…
Nintendo recently announced a major corporate restructuring that has set the internet buzzing with speculation: could a Kirby movie finally be on the horizon? While the press release did not…
Free, cute, and ubiquitously familiar—Irasutoya (sometimes referred to as Irasu-to-ya) has become a staple of Japanese visual culture. Its simple hand-drawn clip art can be found everywhere—from blog posts to…
The intricate interplay between money, influence, and democracy is once again under the spotlight in Japan. In a disturbing turn of events, senior executives of a pachinko company were arrested…
Takarazuka, often dubbed Japan’s own equivalent to Broadway, stands out not only for its glittering musicals but also for being an all-female theatrical world. It’s a realm where women portray…
In recent months, a disturbing new trend has come to light in Japan’s online resale markets: the shady sale of fake ultrasound (“echo”) photos, used to con unsuspecting partners out…
