A politician’s extreme ideas to combat Japan’s plummeting birth rate are facing backlash from the public, both nationally and abroad. Some netizens have even compared his plan to the plot of a dystopian science fiction novel. Naoki Hyakuta | Yomiuri Shimbun/The Japan News In 2023, Japan’s birth rate hit a record low, with the average […]
Japan’s Unexpected Heartthrob: A Handsome Gorilla Who Women Swoon Over
South Korea is known for its affinity for the lovable and adorable panda Fu Bao. @nextshark South Korea bid an emotional goodbye to Fu Bao, the first panda cub born in South Korea due to natural breeding. ?Learn more in the full article on our website in our linkinbio #news #southkorea #panda #fubao ♬ original […]
Japan’s Most Notorious Murder Case Resurfaces Amid “Man Vs Bear” Debate On Social Media
Recently, a question on social media has sparked numerous debates despite its initial ridiculous first impression — man vs bear. The question is directed towards women, questioning if they would rather be alone in a forest with a man or a bear. Women and non-men have overwhelmingly chosen bear and, when met with opposition, used […]
Worked To Death: The Dark Side Of Japan’s Work Culture On Employees
Like every country, there’s a dark side to Japan that is seldomly discussed openly. It is “karoshi,” or “death by overwork.” Karoshi reflects a work culture where long hours on the job and unwavering commitment to the company are expected from employees. [Video could not be displayed] Due to this, overtime has become so widespread […]
How Japan’s Most Wanted Fugitive Was Finally Exposed After 50 Years
A 70-year old man admitted at the beginning of 2024, 50 years after a warrant of arrest was placed on him, that he was one of Japan’s most wanted criminals. The man in question was part of the terrorist group East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front, a radical group that aimed to destroy the capitalist Japanese […]