POLITICS
Abe Says Next Election is His Last (But Is It?)
The scandal-plagued Abe Shinzou has somehow managed to survive four terms in office. Either way, the skilled politician says September's election will…
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SOCIETY
Japanese Court Reaffirms Right to Contract Out Breaking Up Your Ex’s Relationship
A man paid a detective agency to break up his ex so he could get back together with her - and then…
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…
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…
SOCIETY
De-Population in Japan: No Easy Fixes?
The continued downward spiral of Japan’s population hasn't been helped by the slowdown in the Japanese economy. Emma Ford combines personal experience…
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…