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How does Japan like its sushi? Here are the most popular ingredients for the dish - and how its consumption differs abroad.
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.
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.
Tamura Runa beheaded a man in a hotel in Sapporo - and her parents are now standing trial along with her. What happened?
Would you disclose your annual income to find the love of your life? Tokyo's new dating app is betting a lot of people will.
For the first time in Japan, a local government recognized same-sex spouses on a residence certificate as acommon-law marriage. Now, it looks like other governments may follow suit in a move that could pressure Japan's central government to act.

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