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.
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CULTURE
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.
SOCIETY
ADHD Medication Shortage in Japan Leaves Patients Scrambling
It's especially bad news for users who live outside of major cities, where the medication can be harder to obtain.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
MEXT to Nothing: Japan Struggles to Help Foreign Residents Learning Japanese
Many foreign residents in Japan want to learn Japanese. But reports show a majority feel they're not getting the support they need…
POLITICS
Japan’s Protests Against the Iran War Are Escalating
Last night's protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Japan Opposes Trump’s Iran War
As Japan struggles with rising prices at home, the public reigsters its displeasure with what's happening in the Middle East.
TRAVEL
Kyoto Plans Two-Tier Bus Pricing Amid Overtourism
The city hopes that charging tourists more will make it easier for residents to get around and fund new transportation initiatives.
NEWS
After Accusations of Coverup, Japan’s PM Defends Deleting Her Blog
Takaichi Sanae defended deleting years' worth of posts the day after an in-depth report used her own words against her.