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SOCIAL NETWORKING

JAPAN
Dec 12, 2018
Detecting child prostitution an increasingly difficult task, survey suggests
More than half of youths involved in child prostitution last year in the nation's three biggest metropolitan areas showed no signs of delinquency, had no criminal records and attended school regularly, according to a survey by the National Police Agency.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Sep 17, 2017
New ways to find your voice
Sing on key with Yamaha
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 26, 2016
Line returns to black with ¥5.32 billion profit in January to September period
Messaging app provider Line Corp. reported a group net profit Wednesday of ¥5.32 billion ($51 million) in the January to September period, helped by growth in users and advertising revenue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jun 27, 2016
Line, biggest tech IPO of year, struggles to show growth plan can work
In delaying its IPO by two years, Japanese messaging app company Line Corp. bought time to correct weak financial reporting controls, work on its business plan, bolster staffing — and left billions of dollars on the table as its valuation shriveled.
JAPAN
Jun 10, 2016
Court recognizes 'right to identity' for first time in online impersonation ruling
A court has recognized the “right to identity” in a case filed by a man demanding the disclosure of information on someone who allegedly impersonated him online.
JAPAN
May 25, 2016
Elderly fall victim to Net trouble via smartphones: white paper
Consumer consultation centers across Japan received a record 90,893 inquiries about smartphone-related services in fiscal 2015, the government said Tuesday, pointing in particular to problems experienced by elderly people.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 25, 2015
'Sextortion' warning after victim targeted by crime ring
Users of social networking sites such as Facebook and Line are accustomed to receiving a "friend" request or a message from an unfamiliar contact. Most people ignore them, but the few who respond may need to think twice before pushing the send button.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 3, 2015
Animal abuse videos spark push for stronger laws
Sadistic videos posted online this year showing a man abusing a toy poodle have sparked revulsion among some viewers and calls by activists for changes to the law.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 20, 2014
Hackers steal encrypted passwords of MeetMe social network users
Hackers gained access to some names, emails and encrypted passwords of users of MeetMe Inc.'s social network, the company said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 4, 2014
Japanese game developers create immersive virtual worlds with Oculus Rift
Oculus Rift is the true people's choice in the virtual-reality community. From its grassroots upbringing through crowdfunding to its multibillion dollar buyout by Facebook last week, Palmer Luckey's immersive headset, which tracks the head movements of the wearer to plunge them into virtual environments, has grabbed the attention of independent and international developers alike. Having lived through the rise and fall of many innovations that were reportedly the future of gaming, I was naturally skeptical of the Rift and its place in the industry, so I jumped at the chance to attend Osaka's OcuFes on March 29 to find out more.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 19, 2013
That's me in the picture: how 'selfies' became a global craze
It starts with a certain angle: A smartphone tilted at 45 degrees just above your eyeline is generally deemed the most forgiving. Then a light source: the flattering beam of a backlit window or a bursting supernova of flash reflected in a bathroom mirror, as preparations are under way for a night out.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Feb 14, 2012
Making new connections over lunch
Sites and apps take the difficulty of saying 'let's do lunch sometime.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 4, 2011
Japan Inc. puts on its social game face
Big corps are getting playful and social while testing the waters of the big Facebook pond.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 31, 2010
Trends in Japan 2010: Twitter
It wasn't exactly love at first sight between Japan and the little blue bird, but by 2010, practically everyone was a-twitter.
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Jun 3, 2010
Japan by the numbers (06.04.10)
Let's get a rough head count: Japanese find it hard to give up smoking; love Mixi and sushi; and eat out more than once a week.
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Mar 5, 2010
Japan by the numbers (03.05.10)
75% of Japanese housewives have bought their husbands clothes. Reading Japan by numbers, it's shocking what you might learn.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 19, 2009
Twitter swoops into the Japanese market again
Twitter stepping up its operations in Japan with a new mobile site and video capability. Will this be enough to make Japanese users start tweeting?

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High-end tourism is becoming more about the kinds of experiences that Japan's lesser-known places can provide.
Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?