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These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation

What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear. A look at karihomen, or conditional release status, in Japan.

Disgraced Japanese Car Dealership CEO Apologizes for “Blasphemy” of…Golf?

The CEO of Japan's BigMotor got very angry at a press conference - not about the massive fraud his company committed, but over...golf.

Japanese Barbie Film Account Apologizes For “Barbenheimer” Meme

Around the world, the Barbenheimer meme has helped launch two Hollywood films into the stratosphere. In Japan, the meme isn't going over nearly as well.

Licca-chan: The Doll That Spoiled Barbie’s Fame in Japan

Barbie is currently taking the world by storm. But in Japan, the popular doll has never been able to gain a foothold against Licca-chan.

The Geisha Who Took Down a Prime Minister

In 1989, Uno Sōsuke burst onto the scene as the new prime minister of Japan. Only 69 days later, he'd resign - and all because of a geisha named Nakanishi Mitsuko.

Barbie’s First Wardrobe Was Made In Tokyo

The global hit film "Barbie" is making its way to Japan in a few scant weeks. But did you know that Barbie has an early connection to Japan?