POLITICS
Anger as Japan Politicians Avoid Charges in Slush Fund Scandal
Seven members of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won't be charged in a scheme that saw them receive substantial financial kickbacks.
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POLITICS
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…
POLITICS
Nanjing Massacre Denier Founds New Conservative Political Party in Japan
A controversial author and social media bomb-thrower best known for denying the Nanjing Massacre launches a new political party. The key question…
LAW & CRIME
In Japan, Carrying A Swiss Army Knife is a Criminal Offense
Many people carry Swiss Army knives with them without a second thought. But in Japan, the convenient tool got one man brought…
TRAVEL
Yamanote Line: 10 Little-Known Facts
The Yamanote line is the beating heart of transportation for many in Tokyo. Here are some facts you may not know.
SOCIETY
G7 Summit Shuts Down Garbage Cans, Lockers Across Japan
Ahead of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, train users discovered garbage cans and coin lockers shut down even hundreds of kilometers away.
PATREON
Is Kishida’s Fall Good News for Japan’s Opposition? Well…
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is sinking rapidly in public opinion polls. Here's why that means nothing will change anytime soon.
POLITICS
Majority in Japan Oppose Expensive State Funeral for Abe
On the eve of the event, polls show that most Japanese residents don't like Abe's pricey funeral - and that's hurting the…