LAW & CRIME
Hangure: A New Generation of Gangsters Takes Over Japan’s Underworld
Police in Japan are cracking down on the country's organized crime orgs. But the criminals aren't quitting - they're going underground.
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LAW & CRIME
LAW & CRIME
Tokyo Nightlife Vans Evading Bans Inspire New Regulations
Mobile billboards, many advertising nightlife businesses, loudly circle the streets of Tokyo. Now the government is cracking down.
ENTERTAINMENT
Men’s Concept Cafe Owner Arrested for Plying Minors with Alcohol
Police arrested the owner and an employee of a Kabukicho men's concept cafe for using booze to get more money from underage…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Green Onion Power: World is Yours with New Hatsune Miku Whey Protein
Would you drink a leek-flavored protein powder? Would you change your mind if it had Hatsune Miku's face on it? One company…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Climate Change Spells Record Low Fish Hauls in Japan
Firefly squid are often abundant in Toyama. But changing water temperatures reduced the first-day catch to a paltry 59 squid.
FOOD
Japan’s Political Parties Agree on Free School Lunches
Japan's political parties appear to agree: Kids shouldn't go hungry. Inside Japan's rapidly advanced plans to make public school lunches free.
CULTURE
Japanese Shrine Maiden School: An Inside View
What does it take to become a certified Japanese shrine maiden? A certified miko gives us an insider's look at a miko…
ENTERTAINMENT
The Forgotten Era of Japan’s Musical Comedy Films
Musical comedies dominated the screen in Japan's pre-war and post-war eras. Here are some classics for your viewing pleasure.