Politics
Why Did North Korea Arrest, Then Deport, a Japanese Man? (UPDATED)
The mystery surrounding a Japanese man whom North Korea said it arrested earlier this year only deepened when it announced they were…
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Entertainment
Manga Artist Sakura Momoko, Chibi Maruko-chan Creator, Dead at 53
The author of the manga behind one of Japan's most long-running animes is dead of breast cancer at the young age of…
Culture
In Japan, Even Your Bags Get White-Glove Treatment
In Japan, it's often said that "the customer is God" - a philosophy that extends equally to customer's luggage.
Law & Crime
Two Men Arrested for Hibiki Whiskey Fraud in Japan
Japan's Hibiki shortage is proving profitable for some scammers.
Technology
Daylight Savings and the Emperor’s Abdication Have Japan IT Freaking Out
A double whammy posed by two looming events has Japan's IT community wondering how they'll ever be able to test their code…
Food
A Famous Manga and a Famous Sake Team Up for Disaster Relief
Production of one of Japan's most loved sake brands was halted due to the July floods. But the brewery is making the…
Society
Meet the Bad-Ass 78-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Rescued a Lost Toddler in 20 Minutes
A 78-year-old rescue worker told a camera crew he had come to the town of Suou-Ooshima to join the search for a…
News
Night Pools: Japan’s Hottest New Instagrammable Attraction – And a Good Way to Beat the Heat
Night pools have been gaining in popularity the past few years - and with the hot weather, that trend is only increasing.