Japan Continues Transgender Sterilization Requirement
The Supreme court has chosen to uphold its 2004 law that requires transgender people who want to change their genders to have their reproductive organs removed
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U2 Brings The Joshua Tree Tour To Asia
U2 will be in Asia this coming November and December to perform, for the first time in Singapore, at the National Stadium as part of the band’s The Joshua Tree World Tour.
British Museum Opens Massive Manga Exhibition
The British Museum unveiled the largest Manga exhibit outside Japan to celebrate the outstanding legacy of the Japanese entertainment form.
Japan’s Reiwa Era – More Than Just a Name
Japan’s newest era has an undeniable geopolitical undertone.
Japan: Mitsubishi Debuts Most Expensive Bread Toaster
The perfect toaster can finally be yours. However, prepare to shell out money. Japan’s pricey toasters prove its obsession with achieving perfection one bread at a time.
Women in Japan Turn to Popular App to Solve Persistent Groping Problem
Commuters in Japan are fighting back groping with an app
Queen to Bring Bohemian Rhapsody Tour In Japan Next Year
Iconic British Rock band Queen to perform in Japan in 2020
Top Festivals in Asia You Must Go to At Least Once in a Lifetime
With loud music and a lively array of events, you will definitely be in for an adventure of a lifetime as you attend these festivals.
Japanese Spacecraft Bombed An Asteroid With Copper Cannonball
Japan’s space agency just dropped an explosive update confirming that its space probe, the Hayabusa2, has successfully fired an explosive device capable of blasting a crater on the asteroid Ryugu.
Things You Got Wrong About Japan Because Of Anime
Yamete Senpai! Not everything on TV or Netflix is real, guys.
The Japanese Koi: The Bejewelled Fish From Asia
For a fish that can get more expensive than a Lamborghini, is the Japanese koi really worth the hype?
Hikikomori: Inside Japan’s Alarmingly Common Problem
What is happening to Japan’s young men? And, why do they choose to stay in isolation?
Unpacking Fear: Why Do Japanese Horror Movies Work?
Is Sadakaya the pinnacle of modern Japanese horror? We hope not.
Takashi Murakami: A Visionary for the Senses
Take a look into the life of one of the world’s most adored Japanese artists
Japan’s JPop Brightest Music Acts
From kawaii metal to fast-paced and addictive anime OSTs, Japan is truly the melting pot of global soft power.
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HIV in Asia Continues to Stay Rampant
Cases of newly documented HIV and AIDS reports continue to grow in Asia over the course of three decades.
