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Tokyo May Fund Study Abroad to Counteract Weak Yen

The plan is coming under fire from some who say such programs should be spearheaded by the central government to benefit all of Japan.

Muslim Cemetery in Miyagi Prefecture Will Proceed Despite Resistance

The prefecture has received 400 objections to the proposed cemetery, which would be the 11th in the country.

Sexually Explicit Online Ads Are Rampant in Japan. Some Have Had Enough

The sexually explicit ads - some featuring scenes of sexual assault - often appear on aggregation and gaming sites that cater to kids.

Online Gambling Addiction in Japan Grows, Turning Some to Crime

Online gambling is illegal in Japan. That hasn't stopped people from getting hooked on it - and some are turning to crime as a result.

As Vanity License Plates Become Popular, Japan Resorts to Latin Alphabet

A change a few years back brought the Western alphabet to Japanese license plates as custom plates exhaust unique combinations.

In Airsoft Game, Civilians Fight Japan’s Self Defense Forces to Draw

What happens when you pit highly-trained soldiers against civilians who play army on the weekends? Turns out you get a tough fight.

Japan’s Shrines and Temples Goes Cashless to Thwart Donation Box Thefts

With Hatsumode - the first shrine visit of the New Year - fast approaching, some shrines say they're going digital to stop criminals.

Nine Years Later: Takahashi Matsuri’s Mom Remembers Daughter Lost to Overwork

Nine years ago, Takahashi Matsuri lost her life in a clear-cut case of karoshi, or death by overwork. Her mother, Yukimi, remembers her daughter - and continues to call for reform.

Japanese Chemical Company Holds Memorial for Murdered Bugs

Earth Corporation in Japan kills a lot of insects every year. And every year, they make sure to atone for it.

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