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Yasukuni Shrine

“I Love Doraemon”: Chinese Resident Who Helped Deface Shrine Sent to Prison

A love for Doraemon brought 29-year-old Jiang Zhuojun to Japan in 2013. Now, he's a convicted criminal in the country he once loved.
Kuroda Aimi

Japanese Cosmetic Surgeon Under Fire for Posting Autopsy Photos

Cosmetic surgeon Kuroda Aimi treated a medical training trip to Guam as a fun holiday, posting pics of dead bodies and flashing a peace sign.
Takahashi Matsuri

Nine Years Later: Takahashi Matsuri’s Mom Remembers Daughter Lost to Overwork

Nine years ago, Takahashi Matsuri lost her life in a clear-cut case of karoshi, or death by overwork. Her mother, Yukimi, remembers her daughter - and continues to call for reform.
Kishiwada City

Osaka City Mayor Dissolves Assembly Over Sexual Assault

Locals are demanding answers of Kishiwada City Mayor Nagano Kohei after he dissolved the Assembly, dismissing charges of sexual assault as a "personal sexual indiscretion."
Kansai Expo 2025

Expo 2025 Can’t Sell Tickets, Might Need Japanese Taxpayer Bailout

Will the World Expo 2025 in Osaka be a financial bust? It's trending that way - and Japanese taxpayers might be on the hook for it.
Woman on a solo travel adventure

Japan’s Domestic Tourism Languishes Due to Costs, Crowding

Japan's tourism boom is generating profits for many local businesses. However, it may be leaving domestic travelers out in the cold.

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