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[Insider] How the CDP/Kōmeitō Alliance Could Succeed – Or Blow Up

The success or failure of the Alliance could set the tone for Japanese politics for the next decade (or longer).

Japanese Lawmaker Says Anti-Spy Law Could End Oshikatsu Culture

One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.

Shinjuku: The Birth of Kabukicho

How Kabukicho, Japan's biggest red light district, arose from the ashes of post-war Japan.

Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site, Strains Under Record Tourism Numbers

The village, which sees a swell of tourists in the winter, wants to remind people it's a living community, not an open-air museum.

Shinjuku: The History and Origins of the World’s Biggest Nightlife District

The world's largest nightlife district, Shinjuku is nearly synonymous with Tokyo itself - yet wasn't even part of old Tokyo. Where do Shinjuku's origins lay?

[Insider] In Japan, When Does a Fight Become a Duel?

A Tokyo man is facing an additional five years in jail after prosecutors charged him under a 136-year-old law.