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POLITICS

New Uproar Over LDP Bondage Party is Second Scandal in Two Months

An ill-considered bondage event has the Youth Division of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party reeling from its second scandal in two months.

TRAVEL

Why Kyoto’s Gion Will Start Leveling Fines on Trespassing Tourists

As Japan wrestles with problems created by overtourism, Kyoto's Gion neighborhood decides it needs to start leveling fines.

FOOD

What Are the Most Popular Restaurants in Shinjuku for Tourists?

Tokyo's culinary scene is a magnet for tourists, but some eateries have truly captivated the hearts — and stomachs — of inbound…

LAW & CRIME

Day Care Worker in Japan Arrested for Fourth Time on Child Porn Charges

The multiple arrests of a daycare worker on child sexual exploitation charges highlight Japan's challenges in protecting kids.

POLITICS

Japan’s Revised Immigration Law Will Help Schoolchildren, Deport Others

Japan's new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan - but will show others…

SOCIETY

Japan Cinema Under Fire for Suggesting Wheelchair User Go Elsewhere

While Japan has made advances in disability accommodation, a recent incident at Aeon Cinema suggests there's still a long road ahead.

FOOD

Kushikatsu: The Best Deep-Fried Skewers in Tokyo

A lot of Japanese food is very healthy. And then there's kushikatsu. Learn where to enjoy this fried treat on a stick…

FEATURED

Will Japan Start a “Two-Tier” Charging System for Tourists?

With tourists flooding into Japan and taking advantage of the country's weak currency, some say it's time to jack up prices for…