What’s got Japanese people worried about their work-life balance? Why are more men staying at home to raise the kids? And how did Halloween become a national holiday? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Japanese people in 2017.

Bullying of Japanese LGBT school children is at 'epidemic' levels. It's an issue that's exacerbated by society's emphasis on ‘harmony’, the government’s failure to implement effective policies, inadequate teacher training, and strong gender segregation. Can manga help tackle this discrimination?

Japanese beauty ideals for women have long focused on a slender, petite frame. But plus-sized comedian and fashion icon Naomi Watanabe is challenging these standards, with her championing of more inclusive ideals making her the most-followed person on Instagram in the country.

When the daughter of a Japanese mother and African American father entered the 2015 Miss Universe contest, she knew the controversy she would face if she won. Now, representing Japan in her freshly-won crown, Ariana Miyamoto is challenging Japan's racial stereotypes.