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Kissaten: Are Japan’s Old-School Coffee Shops Fading?
Japan’s kissaten are fading fast, but their retro charm is drawing new fans. Explore what's keeping these old-school coffee shops alive.
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“Nothing But a Castle”: Nagoya Left Behind in Japan’s Tourism Rush
While some locals may not mind, businesses and city leaders are disappointed tourists are sleeping on one of Japan's most populous cities.
LAW & CRIME
Burglaries of Japan’s Abandoned Houses Are Becoming More Aggressive
Abandoned houses continue to rise in Japan - and thieves are taking advantage of it by finding them and stripping them clean.
LGBTQ
Japan Recognizes 24 Laws That Cover LGBTQ Couples
The government is still investigating whether same-sex couples in common-law marriages are covered by an additional 130 laws.
WOMEN
As Japan’s Population Shrinks, More Traditional Festivals Let Women In
Japan's aging and declining population, coupled with a flight to cities, is leading many festivals to re-examine old prejudices.
POLITICS
Japan City Legislator Quits After Drunkenly Attacking Nurse
A Japanese Communist Party legislator in Tsushima City is out of a job after going overboard at a "mama party."
LAW & CRIME
Japanese Police Encouraged Racial Profiling, Plaintiffs’ Evidence Shows
Plaintiffs in a racial profiling case in Japan have submitted damning evidence that the Aichi police made profiling foreigners a matter of…
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Aichi Prefecture: What’s Good (and Not So Good) About Traveling There?
With overtourism rocking Japan, people are looking for less crowded places to visit. A new survey rates how Aichi Prefecture stacks up.