Police investigating the events leading to the death of 56-year-old Osamu Takano uncovered new evidence of his abuse at the hands of his colleagues. Read more
“It’s necessary to solve the problem in local communities rather than leaving it to schools,” a senior official said. Read more
They allegedly coerced the 56-year-old victim into standing on railway tracks where he went on to be fatally struck by a train. Read more
The offending student previously went to the same elementary school as the victim, and the two were members of the same youth sports team. Read more
The school experience in conformist Japan can be difficult for students who don’t share things like skin color and language in common with their fellow classmates. Read more
The extremely rare move forces Gov. Motohiko Saito, who is accused of workplace bullying, to either step down or dissolve the assembly within 10 days. Read more
Growing up, all Yuni Matsumoto wanted was to fit in. Read more
This year, longtime observers of Japanese entertainment witnessed something that once seemed impossible: The talent agency Johnny & Associates confronted its past. Read more
An investigation into the apparent suicide of a Takarazuka Revue member in September by a third-party panel found that although there was no evidence of bullying or harassment in the all-fem... Read more
The recent suicide of an actress from the Takarazuka Revue all-female musical theater company was due to overworking and bullying by senior members that “compromised her mental and phy... Read more
