A terror plot in 1949 changed Japan forever. But who really did it? (Spectacles)

Getting stopped by police and charged with driving without a license can feel overwhelming. (News On Japan)

Parents of a young girl victimized in a voyeurism case at a swimming school in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, have filed for mediation, seeking stronger measures to prevent recurrence. (News On Japan)

Women’s colleges in Japan are at a turning point. Once numbering 98 at their peak, their ranks have been steadily declining due to demographic pressures and changes in how women build their careers, with many institutions opting to transition to coeducation or suspend student recruitment altogether. (News On Japan)

Average rents in Tokyo’s 23 wards have climbed to record levels, creating a situation where even student districts are no longer affordable for students. (News On Japan)

A tear gas spray accident at an elementary school in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture on September 22nd left 13 children hospitalized, though all are conscious and suffered only minor injuries. (News On Japan)

Utagaki 歌垣, a wholesome Japanese festival that’s not at all inappropriate. (Linfamy)

The contrast between driving in Japan and the USA can catch many travelers off guard. Americans can start driving at 16, while Japanese drivers must wait until they're 18 to get a license. (News On Japan)

Expanded access programs represent a critical bridge between experimental medicine and desperate medical need. (News On Japan)

A traffic safety class was held in Osaka’s Miyakojima Ward as police aim to reduce accidents, which typically rise from autumn through the end of the year. (News On Japan)

A ceremony was held in Taipei on September 21st to mark the establishment of the Abe Shinzo Research Center at National Chengchi University, dedicated to studying the former prime minister’s diplomatic strategies with a particular focus on relations with Taiwan. (News On Japan)

A Kansai-born Australian Shepherd named Ash, now seven years old, has been rigorously trained as a disaster rescue dog, working tirelessly to locate missing people in times of crisis. (News On Japan)

The iconic Red Gate of the University of Tokyo, long seen as a symbol and goal for aspiring students hoping to "walk through the gate," is now closed due to seismic safety concerns. (News On Japan)

Sales of the "Halloween Jumbo Lottery," which offers a top prize of 500 million yen including supplementary prizes, began nationwide on September 19th. (News On Japan)

Hojo Soun, otherwise known as Ise Shinkuro or Moritoki, was one of the first legendary Sengoku Daimyo, the mighty new warlords who would lead campaigns of ambition throughout the Sengoku period. In this video we examine his story to understand the origins of such an influential leader. (The Shogunate)

For decades, Japan has enforced some of the toughest cannabis laws in the world. A single joint can mean years behind bars, and public figures caught with even trace amounts often see their careers vanish overnight. (News On Japan)

Persistent extreme heat has upended familiar elements of summer life in Japan, with long-standing traditions such as morning glory observation homework and radio exercises disrupted by high temperatures. (News On Japan)

The internet is full of companies promising to write perfect essays for students. Some deliver quality work. Others take your money and disappear. Or worse, they send plagiarized content that could get you in serious academic trouble. (News On Japan)

Once considered a relic of the Showa era, the abacus is experiencing a revival across Japan. Children once again gather in classrooms, repeating the familiar call of "13 yen, 25 yen, 81 yen," as they practice calculations that many thought had been replaced by digital tools. Demand is spreading so quickly that production centers in Hyogo Prefecture are struggling to keep pace. (News On Japan)

Long-distance love has become almost ordinary in today’s hyper-connected world, but that doesn’t make it easy. (News On Japan)