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Azabudai Hills Hosts Japan’s New Tallest Building. What’s Inside?

The major Azabudai Hills development, home to Japan's new tallest building, opened late last year. What's it like - and what does it mean for Tokyo?

Report: Japan’s Gender Gap Fails to Improve in 2024

The latest World Economic Forum report on the world's gender gap shows Japan has failed to make any meaningful progress for several years running.

Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo’s Geektropolis

Akihabara is Japan's geek epicenter. Or is it? Some say that, as geek culture changes, the former otaku paradise is losing its luster.

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.