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Video: Black Lives Matter in Japan

We talk with an organizer of the Black Lives Matter march in Osaka about her work - and how she hopes things change for Japan's Black citizens & residents.
Coronavirus racism

Coronavirus Racism: Fukushima’s Governor Speaks Out

The rise in coronavirus related racism has drawn harsh criticism from Fukushima governor Uchibori Masao - a man who knows well the pain of discrimination.
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University of Tokyo Professor Criticized for Anti-Chinese Tweets

A Japanese professor and business leader's discriminatory remarks towards Chinese people causes a backlash - and costs his company business.
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Amidst Tensions, Anti-Korean Hate Speech Abounds in Japanese Media

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