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Kanagawa Police Stop Issuing Skirts to Female Officers
A sexist symbol of Japan's past is no more: As of February 2025, Kanagawa Police say new female recruits will only receive…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…