Birth control pill still unpopular in Japan

A decade since their much-publicized introduction, low-dose birth control pills are still struggling to gain popularity in Japan due to strong fears about side effects.

Obama Becomes Japan’s English Teacher

A compilation of President Obama’s speeches has sold half a million copies in Japan, and publishers are trying to tap into the education market with new titles.

Taking On Skyscrapers to Protect View of an ‘Old Friend’

Residents of Tokyo’s old Nippori neighborhood are trying to stop development of high-rises to preserve a view of Mount Fuji, Japan’s pre-eminent national symbol.

President of Toyota Apologizes

Toyota has suffered a series of adverse events since Akio Toyoda became president of the company a few months ago, and he apologized for them.

How Do Japanese React to China’s Rise? Depends on Their Age

Young people feel pessimistic about Japan’s future while those who survived World War II ask what there is to complain about.