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Fresh news about the documentary on one of Japan's most infamous murder cases - and an exclusive interview with a featured reporter.
Fukushima was once known as one of Japan's agricultural heartlands. Now, one company is helping to reintroduce the wonders of Fukushima's local food, drink, produce, and landscapes.
Japan's Immigration Services Agency is cracking down on illegal work - but some say their "awareness campaign" encourages harassment.
June 29th is "Tsukudani Day," a minor holiday for the fish-and-seaweed dish. It's also the food that saved shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's life.
In a huge victory for women's rights, the morning after pill will finally be available without a prescription in Japan from summer 2023.
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