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Controversial Politician Sugita Mio: “I’ve Never Slandered the Ainu People”
Japanese politician Sugita Mio is no stranger to controversy. Now, a Sapporo legal bureau says she's slandered the Ainu people - but…
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LGBTQ
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.
News
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…
News
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…
Food
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…
Law & Crime
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…
Food
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…
Travel
Will Japan Mandate Tourists To Travel With Tour Guides Soon?
Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to…