Tokyo has seen a troubling surge in young people dying alone, emphasizing the growing issue of social isolation and the urgent need for intervention.
By turning their backs and reinforcing coverups, schools are multiplying the tragic consequences of bullying by students and its toxic consequences in society.
Filled with complex figures that young people can easily relate to, the anime "Oshi no Ko" uncovers the dark side of the Japanese entertainment industry.
The Noto Peninsula earthquake struck as families gathered to celebrate the New Year. As survivors grieve their loss, society must extend all the help they need.
The parents of the victim claim that their daughter's death was caused by long work hours and bullying by seniors in the Takarazuka troupe.
This Asian power has experienced a 50% increase in wealth inequality in just two decades. What types of economic reform are called for to avert social...
Incoming BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda inherits his office with Japan in far better shape than the disaster Haruhiko Kuroda turned around when he took over in...
“Young Japanese today feel powerless…I wanted to create something which could fight back against this narrative” - Ryutaro Nakagawa
As with most serious subjects, suicide requires knowledge that the typical generalist journalist does not have. When this is combined with stereotypical beliefs about Japan and...
“Online abuse is a crime. I want people to think carefully before they post an abusive comment,” said the mother of Hana Kimura, whose apparent suicide...
~‘The Olympics are intended to be a forum where athletes can perform to their full potential in a safe, secure and fair environment. I hope the...
~Mishima’s “coup d'état” left a tremendous impact on the Japanese people~ 50 years ago, writer Tatsuro Dekune worked at a used bookstore in downtown...
