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Fear of a Black Japan: A “Hometown” Program With Africa Sparks Racist Protests

A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.

Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.

Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers too.

Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.

A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.

Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?