Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
Oct 6, 2024 · One Thursday night in September, a park in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district in Tokyo became a hotbed of sexual activity, with men wandering the area, eyes darting around in search of the perfect ...
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University of Tokyo moves up a spot to 28th in World University ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Many of Japan’s top universities moved up in the latest World University Rankings announced on Wednesday, with five, including the University of Tokyo, ranked in the top 200.
How are firearms regulated in Japan? - The Japan Times
Japan is said to be one of the safest countries in the world, with strict gun-control laws. But last week, a shooting in which a 31-year-old man killed two police officers and two women in Nagano ...
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How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
Five years into the Reiwa Era and the challenges Japan's moms face are unique, though the qualities that help them persevere haven't changed a bit.
Economy - News - The Japan Times
1 day ago · Until now the industry ministry has subsidized 60% of gasoline costs over ¥168 and under ¥185, but from Thursday the subsidy dropped to 30% for prices in that range.
Experts move to allay replicon COVID shot fears in Japan amid …
Oct 7, 2024 · A new COVID-19 vaccine has sparked extreme anxiety among parts of the public, leading some businesses to deny services to those who have received the shot and causing at least one clinic to stop ...
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Financial Markets - News - The Japan Times
5 days ago · Slightly less than half of surveyed economists expect the central bank to raise rates this week while just over half believe it will wait until January.