Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism

To many Japanese, racism towards black people has long been considered something that happens in the US or Europe, not at home. But when the death of George Floyd in the US sparked a wave of protests ... ( read original story ...)

Flush with success: Tokyo’s transparent toilets

New public toilets recently installed in two Tokyo parks are spacious and pristine – a welcome sight for any passer-by in need of relief. The only catch: the walls are entirely made of transparent ... ( read original story ...)