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New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan

A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.

Japanese LGBTQ Couple Win Political Asylum in Canada

A lesbian couple in Japan say conditions for them were so bad in their home country that Canada has granted them refugee status.

“Smell Harassment”: Japan’s Newest Workplace Controversy

Wake up, babe - a new form of workplace harassment just dropped in Japan. It may not get you fired, but many on Japanese social media say "smell harassment" lowers productivity and team collaboration.

Tourists Are Flocking to Japan – and Leaving Their Luggage

Tourists to Japan are leaving a lot behind - and in some cases, that includes their broken luggage. One hotel in Tokyo found a neat solution to the problem.

Japan’s New Bill to Strip Permanent Residency Based on Shaky Data

Japan's government is pushing a new law to strip permanent residents of their status - but it's based on incomplete data. Learn why some say the law will turn away foreign talent at a time when the country can ill afford it.

Could You Get Trapped in a Japanese Subway Station Without Cash?

What happens if you're in a Japanese subway and your fare card stops working? Some folks found out the hard way recently. Here's how to avoid finding yourself in the same pickle.