Japan’s civil war over surnames

Keidanren, Japan’s largest business lobby, says the status quo “hinders women’s advancement”. Campaigners are not stopping there. They say junking name rules will also help stop uncommon ones dying ... ( read original story ...)

A music lover’s guide to Tokyo

From record stores to jazz cafes to karaoke, here are the best ways to keep up with everything this music-infused city has to offer. ( read original story ...)