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Racing into Trouble: The Real-Life “Mario Kart” Saga in Tokyo

Ever wanted to drive a real-life "Mario Kart" around Tokyo? You can - but many people who live in Tokyo really wish you wouldn't.

Why Japan’s Combini are Increasingly Powered by Foreign Exchange Students

Labor-strapped convenience stores in Japan are increasingly turning to exchange students to work the shifts Japanese workers don't want. In some cases, students are practically running the store.

Could Japan Become Anti-Child as Population Declines?

More people are remaining single and childless than ever in Japan. Could that feed into existing anti-child sentiments in the nation and trap it in a vicious cycle?

New Survey Reveals Top Tourist Troubles in Japan

What do tourists struggle with the most in Japan? A new survey by the Japanese government contains some intriguing answers.

Exchange Students to Japan Warn: Japan Isn’t Like Anime

A Japanese reporter asked exchange students what they thought about life in Japan. Their answers, she says, are sobering - and people in Japan should take them to heart.

Japan’s Supreme Court Rules Forced Sterilizations Were Unconstitutional

Japan's Supreme Court says that the country's former eugenics law violated the country's Constitution, opening the door for compensation.