Breaking stories and deep dives into Japan’s news and changing society — in English, from Tokyo.
Japan Today Spotlight
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Breaking stories and deep dives into Japan’s news and changing society — in English, from Tokyo.
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5/23/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
Japan’s ‘hikikomori’ shut-ins are getting older — and the clock is ticking
<p>Japan’s hikikomori — people who withdraw from society for months or even years at a time — have long been viewed as a youth problem. Increasingly, however, many are reaching middle age while still living in isolation. </p><p>As parents grow older and support networks shrink, Japan is facing a new challenge with no easy solutions. This episode examines the scale of the problem, what causes it and why time may be running out for many families.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:<br>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH</p>
June 12, 2026
Why Japan ranks last in G7 gender equality
<p>Japan consistently ranks near the bottom of international gender equality indexes despite being one of the world’s largest economies. From politics and corporate leadership to wages and caregiving expectations, significant gaps remain. This episode examines why progress has been slow, what the data shows and whether Japan is finally beginning to change.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:<br>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH</p>
June 5, 2026
Why tattoos are still taboo in Japan
<p>Tattoos have become increasingly mainstream around the world, but in Japan they continue to carry a stigma. From public baths and gyms to workplaces and social perceptions, people with tattoos can still face restrictions and discrimination. This episode explores the historical roots of the taboo, its links to organized crime and whether attitudes are finally beginning to change.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the full <strong>Japan Today Spotlight</strong> series on YouTube:<br>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH</p>
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