SOCIETY
Fukuoka Citizens Gripe That Night Garbage Collectors Are Taking Breaks
Some citizens in Fukuoka are complaining that garbage collectors, who work at night in the city, are having the audacity to -…
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SOCIETY
TECHNOLOGY
Tokyo Subway Launches New Experiment with Credit Card Touch Payments
A subway line in Tokyo now lets you enter with a credit card tap. What does this mean for the future of…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Here Are The Best Cities To Live In Japan’s Six Regions
Looking to settle down in Japan? According to a new survey, here are the best places to live in each of Japan's…
LAW & CRIME
Stalking Murder Rekindles Debate About Women’s Safety in Japan
A shocking case of stalking and murder in Fukuoka Prefecture raises questions about whether Japan's stalking laws need more teeth.
TECHNOLOGY
Will New Law Mean More Delivery Drones in Japan?
Japan has authorized a new tier of drone operations allowing for autonomous flight over residential areas. Here's why that's a game-changer.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japanese Language School That Padlocked Student Gets Stiff Penalty
The government of Japan sanctions a language school for its horrific treatment of a student - but the school's fighting back.
HISTORY
The Last Samurai Vendetta: The Revenge of Usui Rokuro
In 1873, the newly-minted Meiji government banned the age-old practice of kataki-uchi: blood revenge. Seven years later, the son of a murdered…
TECHNOLOGY
Robot Izakaya: A New Level of Contactless Service
As Japanese restaurants and bars open back up after the state of emergency, some are looking to modern technology to help enforce…