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Tachibana Takashi looking at camera, picture imposed in front of the Ministry of Finance building

Notorious Japanese Politician Tachibana Takashi Attacked With Blade, Survives

A 30-year-old is in police custody on attempted murder charges after trying to kill the head of the Protect The People From The NHK Party.
Great Wall of China with a picture of the moon in the upper left hand corner

Japanese Tourists Arrested for Mooning at The Great Wall of China

Two Japanese citizens proved that bad tourism behavior is a global phenomenon when one of them dropped trou at the historical site.
A copy of Jake Adelstein's The Last Yakuza superimposed over the tattooed torso of a yakuza gangster.

Last Chance To Learn All About The Last Yakuza

On March 31st, the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan will host a talk by author Jake Adelstein on his book, The Last Yakuza. Learn more, below.
Yuki Nivez, microphone in hand, stands in front of a brightly colored wall.

Comedian Yuki Nivez is Not Your Diversity Hire

Yuki Nivez has emerged as a major force in the Tokyo stand-up scene. Here, she discusses her recent thoughts on her role in that space, and her upcoming show, Not Your Diversity Hire.
Grave friends story - picture of three older women with arms interlocked and smiling and waving to the camera. Behind them is a cemetery.

Grave Friends: Lonely Seniors in Japan Vow to Spend Eternity Together

As Japan continues both to age and become more single, some senior citizens are looking to one another for comfort in the afterlife.
Torii gate with a mountain looming in the background and sun rays shining through

Visit These Four Japan Locations That Rank Among the World’s Greatest Places

Wanna see some of the best that Japan has to offer? TIME Magazine says these four stops are must-adds for anyone's list.

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