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No, The City of Iga Does Not Have a Ninja Shortage
How an NPR Fake News story forced one Japanese city to clarify its ninja hiring policy.
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Author Discusses How Far Japanese Women Have (and Haven’t) Come Since Bombshell Book
Author Sakai Junko made waves 15 years ago with her bombshell book, The Cry of the Loser-Dogs, in which she extolled the…
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Nara Dreamland: How It Became a Nightmare
It was meant to be a paradise. But it ended up a nightmare instead. The story of how Nara Dreamland came to…
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The Yakuza, Japan’s Gangsters, Eager for New Gambling Regulations
A pachinko parlor, currently the only form of legalized casino-style gambling in Japan.
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Adults Become “Caregiver Shut-Ins” to Care for Aging Parents
A new health care crisis mounts in Japan.
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$30/Month for Unlimited Booze? Restaurants Find Success with Subscriptions
Would YOU pay $30/month for all you can drink coffee? How about $700 for a month’s supply of steak?
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A Japanese Princess’ Wedding is Becoming a Royal Mess
The proposed marriage of Japanese Princess Mako to a regular citizen hits a snag that reveals some of the problematic elements of…
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Tokyo Tower’s Aquarium is in Trouble
Japan loves the ocean (it's surrounded by it, so it's almost a survival instinct), and a favorite Japanese pastime is going to…