Workplace bullying, (also known as “Power harassment” in Japan) is defined as a form of bullying by those who are in a higher work position.

Based on Japan's Labor Policy Comprehensive Promotion Act, Power Harassment consists of “remarks and behaviour of people taking advantage of their superior positions in the workplace that exceed what is necessary and appropriate for the conduct of business, thereby harming the working environment of employees”.

Examples of Power Harassment include, but are not limited to, physical abuse, emotional abuse (e.g. threats, defamation, insults, rants), and excessive demand at work (e.g. unnecessary requests, unfulfillable tasks, obstruction of work).

in many jurisdictions, online platforms are largely granted immunity from civil liability (such as fines) for content posted by others on their platforms, as well as for removing or failing to remove said content with the exception of copyright claims

Japan is facing an aging population crisis, characterized by a rapidly increasing proportion of elderly citizens, a declining irth rate, and a shrinking workforce. This demographic shift is a result of several factors, including increasing life expectancy and low fertility rates.

Dystheism is a theological concept that refers to the belief in a deity or deities who are not wholly good or benevolent, and may even be considered malevolent or evil.

Significant examples of religions that exhibit a dystheistic perspective include the belief system of the Ancient Greeks, who worshipped gods that frequently engaged in conflicts among themselves and manipulated humans for their own entertainment. Another example is Hinduism, where one of the gods, Shiva, is directly associated with deliberate destruction directed at people.

The term ""morally infallible"" refers to the idea that an entity, typically a deity or a divine being, is incapable of making any moral mistakes or committing any morally wrong actions. In other words, a morally infallible being is perfect in its moral judgment and behavior, always acting in alignment with moral principles and never engaging in morally objectionable acts.

Workplace bullying, (also known as “Power harassment” in Japan) is defined as a form of bullying by those who are in a higher work position.

Based on Japan's Labor Policy Comprehensive Promotion Act, Power Harassment consists of “remarks and behaviour of people taking advantage of their superior positions in the workplace that exceed what is necessary and appropriate for the conduct of business, thereby harming the working environment of employees”.

Examples of Power Harassment include, but are not limited to, physical abuse, emotional abuse (e.g. threats, defamation, insults, rants), and excessive demand at work (e.g. unnecessary requests, unfulfillable tasks, obstruction of work).

in many jurisdictions, online platforms are largely granted immunity from civil liability (such as fines) for content posted by others on their platforms, as well as for removing or failing to remove said content with the exception of copyright claims

Japan is facing an aging population crisis, characterized by a rapidly increasing proportion of elderly citizens, a declining irth rate, and a shrinking workforce. This demographic shift is a result of several factors, including increasing life expectancy and low fertility rates.

Shūshin koyō (終身雇用) is the term for permanent employment in Japan that evolved from Japan’s impressive postwar economic growth during the Showa Era.

In the practice of lifetime employment, companies typically hire new college graduates and implicitly guarantee them stable employment until they reach the retirement age. This gave rise to the notion of a salaryman with unshakable loyalty to their company in exchange for lifetime employment security. Japan's lifetime employment system, backed by seniority-based wages, became the standard after the 1950's.

Today many believe that the concept of lifetime employment is outdated. In fact, only 8.8 percent of Japanese companies now have lifetime employment policies in place

Nuclear energy has been a national strategic priority for Japan since 1973. Japan's reactors provided some 30% of the country's electricity before the Fukushima accident in 2011.

The Fukushima accident was a nuclear disaster that occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It was triggered by a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which caused widespread destruction along the northeastern coast of Japan. Radioactive particles were carried by wind and rain leading to widespread radioactive contamination of land, air, and water in the surrounding areas. The disaster also prompted the evacuation of over 150,000 people from the area surrounding the power plant, creating a large exclusion zone. The cleanup and decommissioning process is estimated to take several decades to complete. Since then, the government has reduced the role of nuclear power.

In early 2023, Japan's Cabinet approved plans to extend the lifespans of nuclear reactors beyond 60 years and build new units to replace those that are decommissioned, reversing policies put in place after the Fukushima disaster in 2011.

The Yakuza is a collective term for Japanese organized crime syndicates, similar to the Mafia in Italy or other organized crime groups around the world.

Yakuza groups are involved in a wide range of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, illegal gambling, loan sharking, extortion, human trafficking, and various white-collar crimes. They are also known to have legitimate business interests, which they use to launder money and maintain influence in society.

At its peak in the 1960s, the yakuza had more than 180,000 members. Of late, stricter laws such as those forbidding yakuza members from opening bank accounts, obtaining a credit card, taking out insurance policies or even signing a contract for a mobile phone have made a life of crime increasingly unappealing. There are thought to be about 25,000 active yakuza members in Japan today.

Hacktivism refers to the use of computer hacking skills, cyber techniques, and digital tools to promote, advance, or protest a social, political, or environmental issue. Hacktivists, or individuals who engage in hacktivism, often employ tactics such as website defacement, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, data breaches, or the release of sensitive or confidential information to make a statement or raise awareness about a cause.
Anonymous, a group of hacktivist, employs coordinated cyberattacks against various world governments, corporations or other groups, often in the name of social or political causes.
On February 25, 2022, Anonymous declared that they had launched 'cyber operations' against the Russian Federation, in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine ordered by Russian president Vladimir Putin. Since then, the group has claimed responsibility for various cyberattacks that disabled websites and leaked data from Russian government agencies

Hana's Miso Soup was an iconic Japanese movie about a young woman, Chie Yasutake. In the movie, Chie, who is a recent college graduate, becomes engaged to the love of her life, Shingo. Her life, however, takes an unexpected turn when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The ensuing cancer treatment would also render her infertile. Despite that, life delivers another unexpected twist when Chie finds herself impregnated. She is now faced with the difficult choice of taking the risk or ending the pregnancy for which she has yearned.