Society
Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change
Questioning beauty standards in Japan
Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?
Is Japan’s silence pushing families away?
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters
Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats
The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels
Japanese High School Boys Are Waiting for Their First Kiss
Youth intimacy declines in Japan as self-pleasure rises
Based in Japan: Back to the World of XTRA
Growing stardom as a Tokyo content creator and artist
Matcha Samurai: Tradition Meets Humor
Setting the record straight on Japanese culture
Based in Japan: Life Where I’m From With Greg Lam
Understanding daily life in Japan
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies
Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
ASMR, Head Spas and the Rise of Calm Culture
How YouTuber ASMR Twix is redefining relaxation in Tokyo