Kathryn Yang

Ainu Group Demands Return of 279 Remains Held by Japan’s Government

The lawsuit, the first of its kind, argues that Ainu burial tradition vests the right to manage their remains in the kotan…

Japan Mandates Cashew Nut Labeling as Allergies Surge

New requirements in Japan to label products with cashews are good news for both residents and tourists. But why did it take…