Fuji TV had deal with 'Terrace House' cast on how scenes played out
Fuji Television said Friday that it had a written agreement with cast members of its popular reality show "Terrace House" concerning how scenes would be staged and shot, after the cyberbulling-linked death of Hana Kimura triggered a massive public outcry. "Terrace House" came under heavy ...
COVID-19 pandemic has left us all feeling a little overwhelmed
When the internet sits in judgment on perceived violators of unwritten laws, its standards tend to be those of a technologized lynch mob.
An aging sumo wrestler, food poisoning risks and safeguarding pets from COVID-19
Warning: A portion of this contribution deals with suicide, which some readers may find distressing. In this age of medical miracles, it has become increasingly common to read accounts of women who have given birth in their 60s or even 70s. For professional sumo wrestlers, ...
Mitsubishi Motors employee's suicide recognized as work-related death
Labor authorities have recognized the 2019 suicide of a Mitsubishi Motors Corp. employee as a work-related death resulting from overtime of over 139 hours per month, an attorney said Wednesday. A labor standards inspection office in Tokyo determined on May 28 that the 47-year-old male ...
Suicide in Japan: Seeking to part the dark clouds as pandemic threatens recent progress
The death of ‘Terrace House’ star Hana Kimura in May has thrust the issue of suicide back into the national spotlight.
Police investigate source of gun after Tokyo teen's apparent suicide
The boy's mother and elder sister were inside the house at the time but neither was injured, police added.
Cyberbullying regulation in Japan could have a chilling effect
Communications ministry considers measures to make it easier to identify those who post abusive remarks on social media.
Public begins to wake up to sheer volume of harassment online
Social media users want abusers to drop their veil of anonymity.
Seeking kindness after a 'Terrace House' tragedy
The death of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura gives new impetus to discussions about cyberbullying.
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medical staff
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons. "On my return to work, I couldn't sleep properly, as I was ...
Notes uncovered detailing 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura's suicide
Top politicians in Japan have spoken up about the need to deal with cyberbullying following the death of Hana Kimura, who apparently killed herself after facing hundreds of hateful messages online. Kimura, a 22-year-old pro wrestler and star of the popular reality show “Terrace House,” ...
