Society
Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivor Memorial Desecrated in Seattle
A statue of atomic bomb survivor Sasaki Sadako in Seattle was cut off at its feet. Community members believe the thief was…
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Food
$650 Watermelon?! The History of Luxury Fruit in Japan
Would you pay $20 for a bunch of grapes? Or $650 for a watermelon? Many people in Japan do. Here's more on…
Travel
Mt. Fuji Claims Four Victims as Hiking Season Starts
Four people have died this year already on Mt. Fuji and even more have needed rescuing. (And the victims don't appear to…
Society
Toyoko Kids: The Dangers Faced by Japan’s Street Youth
A lack of options leads the so-called "Toyoko Kids" to hang out in the streets of Kabukicho, where they face numerous dangers…
Culture
Morioka’s Sansa Odori Festival Dances the Demon Away
It's a must see event if you'll be in Japan in August. Learn about the history and tradition behind the Morioka Sansa…
LGBTQ
Osaka Court Again Overturns Asylum Denial for LGBTQ Refugee
Is Japan warming up to refugees? An Osaka court has overturned a denial of a gay man's request for asylum - the…
Living in Japan
Will These Japanese Towns Be Mostly Foreigners by 2050?
As Japan welcomes an increasing number of foreigners per year, one report predicts these towns may be mostly immigrants in a few…
Entertainment
Idol’s Home Intrusion Renews Focus on Online Harassment in Japan
The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.