POLITICS
Japan To Give Out Coupons for New Moms
Will handing out coupons to new moms stop Japan's declining population? The Japanese government sure hopes so. But other signs signal the…
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POLITICS
CULTURE
Tokyo’s Kabukicho is Infested With Rats. No, We Mean, Literally.
There are rats in Kabukicho. (And no, we don't mean the ones in the host clubs.) Now people have taken to feeding…
LGBTQ
Japan’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Requiring Sterilization for Gender Change
In a major win for transgender people in Japan, the country's high court has struck down a law requiring sterilization for gender…
NEWS
Japan Bans Foie Gras Imports From France As Mass Bird Flu Vaccinations Commence
As bird flu cases spread in locations worldwide, Japan has ceased imports of French foie gras - once a popular delicacy in…
LAW & CRIME
Japan: Immigrant Who Died in Custody Was Just “Seeking Attention”, Drops Charges
The notorious case of a Sri Lankan detainee's death in an immigration detention center hit a dead end as prosecutors dropped charges…
ENVIRONMENT
Hay Fever in Japan Next Spring May Be Worse Than Ever
Hanami or Hanamizu? Forecasts say hay fever in Japan next year is set to be among the worst ever experienced.
FOOD
Nagashi Somen: How The Fun Tourist Activity Can Turn Dangerous
Nagashi-somen is a fun way to enjoy noodles in Japan. But the event nearly turned deadly for hundreds of people recently.
FOOD
Raw Eggs in Japan: Are They Safe to Eat?
A number of Japanese dishes involve eating raw eggs. Is that safe? Experts tell us why you're unlikely to contract salmonella in…