Tokyo: For Japanese teenager Sumire, chatting with friends while she sits in the bath or even on the toilet is nothing out of the ordinary. An ever-present smartphone means she, like much of her ...

A new survey reveals a surge in smartphone addiction in Japan post-pandemic, undermining well-being - especially among the young As dusk falls across Tokyo, the glow of mobile phone screens flickers ...

In the early hours of April 12 last year, nine Japanese police officers quietly gathered outside a hotel room in Osaka. Inside and oblivious, 26-year-old Briton Izabel Rose was suffering the effects ...

At the peak of her addiction, Izabel was using ketamine daily, sometimes at work. Seeking an escape she travelled to Japan. A ...

Japan has long been synonymous with gaming, but some experts and parents fear a growing addiction problem is going unaddressed. Mia Itoshiro works with a group that gives seminars on preventing gaming ...

We uphold a strict editorial policy that focuses on factual accuracy, relevance, and impartiality. Our in-house created content is meticulously reviewed by a team of seasoned editors to ensure ...

Japan is moving ahead with plans for its first casino resort despite warnings from public health advocates that the country is unprepared to address gambling addiction and related suicides.

(MENAFN) A nationwide survey in Japan suggests that a notable share of young people may be excessively dependent on social media, according to reports. The study, cited by a media outlet, found that ...

"My only comfort is that he has been keeping his promise to stay offline overnight," one father says, as another confides their child has been attending a rehab day camp. The group's founder, Sakiko ...