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RACE IN JAPAN

Ainu Group Demands Return of 279 Remains Held by Japan’s Government

The lawsuit, the first of its kind, argues that Ainu burial tradition vests the right to manage their remains in the kotan…

LGBTQ

Osaka High Court: Japan’s Family Registry Discriminates Against Non-Binary People

An Osaka High Court ruling found that Japan's gender-binary family register violates Article 14 of the Japanese Constitution. But it dismissed the…

CULTURE

Muslim Burial in Japan: Government Surveys Cities as Tensions Rise

Plans for Muslim burial grounds in Japan face local resistance and racist threats as the country's Muslim population doubles.

TRAVEL

Japan Drafts Dual Pricing Guidelines as Himeji Castle Posts Big Revenue Bump

As more tourist hot spots look at dual pricing, Japan's government prepares rules to ensure it's implemented legally.

INSIDER

A Famous Japanese Novelist Dumps Her Publisher After Discriminatory Column

Yuzuki Asako's former publisher has a history of running inflammatory columns. The latest was the last straw for the author.

HISTORY

Sapporo Lets “Ainu Aren’t Indigenous” Panel Exhibit Run – Again – Despite Opposition

The city of Sapporo cleared a display that denies the legal status of the Ainu - and that appears to violate anti-discrimination…

POLITICS

Japan Confirms Ainu Indigenous Rights After Right-Wing Politician’s Statement

Ainu rights are in the news again after the head of the Conservative Party of Japan questioned their indigenous status.

INSIDER

Shibuya, Burning: How Japan’s Right Exploits the Information Void to Foster Hate

A Japanese nationalist started a fire in Shibuya Crossing and then fled the scene. Japan's right wing blamed the attack on...foreigners?