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Japanese Police Encouraged Racial Profiling, Plaintiffs’ Evidence Shows

Plaintiffs in a racial profiling case in Japan have submitted damning evidence that the Aichi police made profiling foreigners a matter of policy.

Are More Tourists Getting Scammed in Japan?

More tourists to Japan report getting overcharged or just plain ripped off for goods and services. Here are the most common grifts - and how to avoid them.

Sayonara, Doctor Yellow: Shinkansen Test Train Headed for Retirement

It's said that "seeing it brings happiness." But no more: Japan's famous "Doctor Yellow" diagnostic Shinkansen train is entering retirement.

The Most Popular Sushi Ingredients: How Japanese & Foreign Tastes Differ

How does Japan like its sushi? Here are the most popular ingredients for the dish - and how its consumption differs abroad.

Separate Spousal Surnames: Japan Business Group Says Law Must Change

Japanese spouses can't legally have separate last names. The head of the Keidanren, Japan's most powerful business group, says that's impeding the success of women in Japanese business - and he's calling on the government to fix it.

When Eating Kaiten Sushi, Don’t Make This Fatal Mistake

It's easy to breach etiquette when traveling. But even 1 in 10 Japanese people say they've made this error at revolving (kaiten) sushi restaurants.