In Japan, 'Sumehara' or smell harassment, is gaining attention. From body odour to strong perfumes and cigarette smoke, ...

It is unlikely that everyone in India will embrace a pungent smell. The difference is in the cultural practice. In Japan, ...

An Indian woman living in Japan shares how a comment about her perfume introduced her to the Japanese concept of "smell harassment", revealing the country's preference for subtle scents in public ...

STORY: At a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces camp in Tokyo these mid-ranking officers are discussing their preferred flavor of potato chips. And it's all part of learning to combat an enemy within: ...