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Brazen Road Rage Assault in Japan Makes Waves
A brazen road rage incident recorded by the assailant's companion has Japan in an uproar. But it turns out this isn't the…
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Separate Spousal Surnames: Reformers in Japan Push for Change to Outdated Law
In Japan, married couples must share the same surname. A growing chorus of voices says it's time for that to change.
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“Rape Paradise”: Father’s Absolution in Rape of 12-Year-Old Daughter Sparks Backlash
Critics in Japan are calling out their country's judicial system after a series of rape cases are thrown out - and one…
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“Appointment Call” Scam: The New – and Deadly – Crime Targeting Japan’s Elderly
A new form of financial swindle targeting Japan's elderly is racking up victims - and bodies.
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“Ninja” Thief Scales Walls to Commit Robberies in Osaka
An Osaka man who used his newfound powers for evil has been arrested by local police for a series of daring -…
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Keio University Students Arrested Five Separate Times Won’t Be Charged with Rape
A Net backlash in Japan swells with news that several students of well-connected families at Keio University won't face multiple charges of…
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Two Men Arrested for Hibiki Whiskey Fraud in Japan
Japan's Hibiki shortage is proving profitable for some scammers.