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207 Hours Overtime: Japanese Man in Kobe Worked to Death
A medical resident worked 207 hours of overtime in a month. His case highlights Japan's continuing problem with karoshi - death by…
Articles by Himari Semans
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Kurdish Residents of Kawaguchi City In Media Spotlight For The Worst Reasons
Kurdish residents in Kawaguchi face scrutiny after an outbreak of violence - and one local party is calling for a foreigner "crackdown".
Law & Crime
Teacher in Japan Loses Job For Bringing Coca Leaves To Class
A teacher thought they were educating their students - but a controversial "show and tell" left the school board apologizing on national…
Technology
Japan Earthquake Alert App Says Sayonara to X
Many people in Japan depend on the NERV service for earthquake alerts. Unfortunately, they'll no longer be able to receive them on…
Law & Crime
In Japan, Carrying A Swiss Army Knife is a Criminal Offense
Many people carry Swiss Army knives with them without a second thought. But in Japan, the convenient tool got one man brought…
Culture
63.1% of Kids Fail Latest English Exams, Says Japanese Government
This year's English testing results in Japan are some of the worst numbers yet. Is Japan getting worse at English - or…
Law & Crime
These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation
What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear.…
Culture
Licca-chan: The Doll That Spoiled Barbie’s Fame in Japan
Barbie is currently taking the world by storm. But in Japan, the popular doll has never been able to gain a foothold…