In this video, we explore two unique abandoned Japanese-themed love hotels with astonishing rooms. The first hotel, the ...
What happens when a pop star falls in love? In Japan’s cutthroat idol industry, she gets sued. That shocking reality forms the backbone of “Love on Trial,” Japanese director Koji Fukada’s Cannes ...
(CNN) — Last year, French photographer François Prost spent hours browsing Google Maps to plan a road trip documenting Japan’s “love hotels” — establishments found across the country that offer hourly ...
Blending history, romance, and cross-cultural collaboration, Taiwan–Japan series “Love Ends in Bloom” reflects on identity, memory, and shared Asian heritage. “Love Ends in Bloom” began as a ...
KURUMIN AROMA, a 33-year-old YouTuber who lives near Tokyo, used to dream of becoming a singer. A decade ago, a man approached her on the street and asked her to be a swimsuit model. He also offered ...