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Japan Will Task Prison Inmates to Shuck Scallops – Because China Won’t

Desperate times call for desperate measures. In Japan's case, that means using prisoners as scallop-shuckers. Learn how China's rejection of Japanese seafood is driving the country down a questionable path.

Five Japanese Horror Films for a Haunted Halloween

In the mood for the eerie world of Japanese horror this haunting season? Look no further than these five classic films.

Pokémon Cards in Japan Become Nationwide Theft Targets

With the price of Pokémon cards soaring, a string of crimes targeting the trading cards is making waves across Japan.

English Dub Cast Announced for Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron

Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki Hayao's new The Boy and the Heron has its official English-language cast. As expected, it's a star studded affair.

Controversial Politician Sugita Mio: “I’ve Never Slandered the Ainu People”

Japanese politician Sugita Mio is no stranger to controversy. Now, a Sapporo legal bureau says she's slandered the Ainu people - but she says otherwise.

Japanese Court: Sterilization as Criteria for Gender Status Change Unconstitutional

In Japan, legal gender status can only be changed following surgery and sterilization. A court decision now calls this unconstitutional.