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Japanese Court: Sterilization as Criteria for Gender Status Change Unconstitutional

In Japan, legal gender status can only be changed following surgery and sterilization. A court decision now calls this unconstitutional.

Japan Bans Foie Gras Imports From France As Mass Bird Flu Vaccinations Commence

As bird flu cases spread in locations worldwide, Japan has ceased imports of French foie gras - once a popular delicacy in the country.

Japanese Government to Ask Court to Dissolve Unification Church

Only a little over a year has gone by since the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Now, the Japanese government looks to deal a major blow to the Unification Church - the object of his assassin's ire.

Check Out These Delicious Cafes, Kissas, and Junkissas Around Tokyo

Wanna rest a bit and grab a coffee or snack while seeing the Tokyo sites? Here are some of our favorite spots in the city.

Japan: Immigrant Who Died in Custody Was Just “Seeking Attention”, Drops Charges

The notorious case of a Sri Lankan detainee's death in an immigration detention center hit a dead end as prosecutors dropped charges for a second time against officials in charge of the facility.

Fruit Laundering: Japanese Farmers Startled by Brazen Thefts

Luxury Japanese fruit sells for a pretty penny. That's motivating organized crime rings to turn to fruit theft as a new source of income.