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Let’s Talk About (No) Sex: A Closer Look at Japan’s ‘Virginity Crisis’

Let’s Talk About (No) Sex: A Closer Look at Japan’s ‘Virginity Crisis’

By Cyrus Ghaznavi, Haruka Sakamoto, Kenji Shibuya, and Peter Ueda
In light of new research, it’s time to reconsider the exoticization of Japanese sexual behavior.

Forbidden Ink: Redrawing the Lines of Japan’s Tattoo Debate

Forbidden Ink: Redrawing the Lines of Japan’s Tattoo Debate

By Jonathan DeHart
As fashion and social context evolves, could attitudes towards tattoos change in the country?
The Mountain Monks of Japan

The Mountain Monks of Japan

By Jonathan DeHart
Meet the Yamabushi, a group of alpine ascetics who are opting out of the rat race and reconnecting with nature.

Gundam: Japan's Top Pop Culture Phenomenon

Gundam: Japan's Top Pop Culture Phenomenon

By William Ashbaugh
Think of Star Wars and Star Trek merged into one franchise to visualize the impact of Gundam on Japanese pop culture.

Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures

Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures

By Benjamin David Baker
After a schism in their ranks, the Yakuza may erupt in violence in Japan.

When Womenomics Meets Reality

When Womenomics Meets Reality

By Emily S. Chen
The Japanese government can make structural changes, but cultural attitudes are proving stubborn.

Review: What Do You Want to Create Today?

Review: What Do You Want to Create Today?

By Kyla Ryan
How the unique qualities of Japanese culture influenced a successful businessman.
Japanese Cultural Influence Grows in India

Japanese Cultural Influence Grows in India

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Japanese culture is permeating India, precipitating closer ties between the two countries.

How Demography Is Changing Japan

How Demography Is Changing Japan

“The increasingly inverted structure of Japan’s population pyramid, with fewer young people than old people, means that it will be very difficult to generate the tax revenues necessary to pay for the healthcare needs of the elderly. “

Creative Japan Aid, Big and Small

Creative Japan Aid, Big and Small

From a pop concerts to handmade hats, relief efforts for victims of the earthquake and tsunami are going strong.

Japan: A Sombre Anniversary

Japan: A Sombre Anniversary

One month after the earthquake and tsunami devastated parts of the country, moods remain sombre. Rightfully so?

K-Pop Versus J-Pop

Korean pop keeps growing in popularity. Why are K-pop acts leaving their J-pop peers behind?

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