Day: December 8, 2022

Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too high a bar for marriage.
The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing surges.
Parasols: Harmless way to avoid skin cancer and wrinkles - or a statement on how white supremacy has dominated Asia?
Mikami Yua thought she was just wearing a nice dress. Then a bride-to-be found the star's Instagram and they both went viral.
More places in Japan are charging tourists higher prices. However, one lawyer says, businesses have to be careful how they go about it.

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