Law & Crime
Day Care Worker in Japan Arrested for Fourth Time on Child Porn Charges
The multiple arrests of a daycare worker on child sexual exploitation charges highlight Japan's challenges in protecting kids.
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Politics
Japan’s Revised Immigration Law Will Help Schoolchildren, Deport Others
Japan's new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan - but will show others…
Society
Japan Cinema Under Fire for Suggesting Wheelchair User Go Elsewhere
While Japan has made advances in disability accommodation, a recent incident at Aeon Cinema suggests there's still a long road ahead.
Food
Kushikatsu: The Best Deep-Fried Skewers in Tokyo
A lot of Japanese food is very healthy. And then there's kushikatsu. Learn where to enjoy this fried treat on a stick…
Featured
Will Japan Start a “Two-Tier” Charging System for Tourists?
With tourists flooding into Japan and taking advantage of the country's weak currency, some say it's time to jack up prices for…
Society
Japan Is More Sexless Than Ever, New Surveys Say
A new set of surveys from both within and outside of Japan show that the country is increasingly putting off getting it…
Food
Ramen Break Beats: Is Tokyo’s 2000 Yen Ramen Worth It?
As Japan debates the rising cost of ramen, one Tokyo restaurant unabashedly charges more than double the average cost. Is it worth…
Travel
Kyoto Rolls Out Exclusive Tourist Express Bus to Tackle Overtourism
Kyoto, one of Japan's most adored travel destinations, says it'll launch dedicated transport to help spare residents from tourists.