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POLITICS

All That Corn: Did Abe Con The Japanese Public on US Trade Deal?

Thanks to Trump and Abe, Japan will suddenly have a lot more corn. But does it actually need it?

WOMEN

“Airdrop Pervert”: Police in Japan Make Rare Arrest

Police in Japan take action against a new form of tech-driven sexual harassment. Is it a sign that the crime will now…

LAW & CRIME

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…

CULTURE

Manhole Covers: Japan’s Unique Art Trend

They're expensive, colorful, and have their own devoted fan following. Learn how Japan's manhole covers have crossed over from utilitarian objects to…

FOOD

Beyond Noodles: A Guide to the Different Types of Restaurants in Japan

Japanese food is so much more than sushi and ramen. Learn about some of the different types of restaurants you can find…

PATREON

From Drunken Disaster to Japan’s Joke Party

The case of Maruyama Hodaka (丸山穂高) raises an interesting question: what's next after you nearly bring your country to war with the…

POPULAR

A Cosplayer’s Treatment at Japan’s Comiket Draws Criticism Worldwide

Attendees' grotesque behavior towards a Chinese cosplayer leaves many questioning whether Japan's Comiket convention is a safe space for women.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japanese Recruiting Firm Sold Job-Seeker’s “Scores” Without Consent

A recruiting company used a predictive program to assess the odds that a candidate would decline a job - and then sold…