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How Many Foreigners in Japan Actually Commit Crimes?

Some online allege that foreigners in Japan commit more crimes than Japanese citizens. But what do the statistics say?

The Liberal Democratic Party's Aso Taro can't seem to open his mouth without a sexist comment flying out - and his latest is a doozy.

Wanna go to a place where everybody knows your name - or at least pretends to? If so, this cafe in Harajuku is your new best friend.

From t-shirts to gaudy toilet paper, UNIQLO says "ookini!" once again to Osaka with a new flagship store and locally inspired designs.

Kirishima Satoshi, a member of a notorious '70s terrorist group, may have finally been found after nearly 5 decades in hiding.

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) are a traditional dietary staple. But could a new law drive drive small mom-and-pop makers out of business?