Law & Crime
Blatant Ginza Robbery Sheds Spotlight on Japan’s “Dark Gig Economy”
A recent robbery in Tokyo's Ginza district has gripped Japan - and raised alarm bells about a disturbing new crime trend.
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Culture
Burning Bunnies and Kawaii Resistance: On LARME’s 10th Anniversary Video
Japanese fashion magazine LARME pulled a video celebrating its 10th anniversary. But its critics are missing the point.
Law & Crime
Protesters Hold Demo Against Japan’s New Refugee Law Reforms
Refugees and their advocates say a revision to Japan's immigration law risks repeating recent high-profile tragedies.
News
Ainu Ancestral Remains, Long Held in Australia, Returned
In an indigenous victory, Ainu ancestral remains, long held in museums in distant Australia, have at last been returned to local Hokkaido…
Culture
Police Bust Another Men’s Con Cafe for Exploiting Minors in Kabukicho
Police cracked down on yet another men's con cafe for serving a minor in what authorities say is an increasingly common problem.
Travel
Japan’s Golden Week 2023 Brings Long Lines, Traffic Jams
Things appear to be "back to normal" for Japan's extended Golden Week holiday - and the result is jam-packed tourist traps.
Culture
Tsubaki Shrine of America Closing Abruptly, Stunning US Shinto Community
Tsubaki Grand Shrine, a vital location for many US Shinto practitioners, is closing with little notice or fanfare.
Travel
Get Ready, Japan Tourists – Here Comes the “Tourist Tax”
As tourists pour back into Japan, more and more municipalities are taxing their stay. Here's what it means for your trip.