Hey, Baby? You’re fired, don’t come back. Maternity Harassment (MATAHARA) and The Working Woman in Japan
According to Japanese Trade Union Confederation, matahara is an abbreviation of “maternity harassment.” The word refers to mental or physical harassment that some workingwomen go through when they announce to…
In Japan, Hamster Asses Are Cute. Cute my ass, hamsters are homicidal rodents.
Next time, you're fawning over a cute hamster butt, look closely and you may notice the blood stained hairs that are probably the trace evidence of their cannibalized lover or…
Shukan Bunshun to release audio of Yamatani interview
Eriko Yamatani is a liar--and Shukan Bunshun has the audio to prove it.
Japanese Thugs In Osaka Learn That Crime Does Not Pay…if you post yourself on YouTube committing the crime
The two Japanese thugs from Osaka uploaded videos of themselves threatening store staff and forcing them to kowtow and then made off with 6 cartons of cigarettes.
Japan wrestles with 1st dengue fever outbreak since 1945; US warns Americans to avoid bloodsuckers
Japan gets its first dengue fever outbreak in 60 years.
Japan’s Summer 2014 must-have Cool Biz items: white pants and fans all over your body
While this year's "cool biz" trend is white pants, there are other wacky items on sale to help you beat the heat in the office. Our personal favorite, however, is…
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat?
A recent revelation that Hello Kitty isn't a cat has left people, including ourselves, scratching their heads.
Updated: Dengue fever toll rises in Japan; Yoyogi Park Is The Epicenter & Now Closed
More than ten people have been infected with dengue fever, according to Japanese media reports.
Japan’s Most Infamous Toy Robot Thief Confesses: “I stole it & sold it to buy monster dolls”
"I love the sort of monster figures and dolls that appear on Ultraman, and I wanted to buy more with the money I made from the action figure ," explained…
After months of debate, Japan’s court tell stalking victim, “We won’t protect you”
Japanese courts reject a temporary restraining order for stalking victim Ikumi Yoshimatsu, who filed the request this January.