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Nanjing Massacre Denier Founds New Conservative Political Party in Japan

A controversial author and social media bomb-thrower best known for denying the Nanjing Massacre launches a new political party. The key question is: does anyone care?
Kanto Massacre

The Kanto Massacre: A Story of Disinformation and Denialism

Rumors and disinformation sparked the Kanto Massacre in the wake of the Kanto Earthquake. Today, denialism continues to dishonor the victims.
Woman talking with reporters in Asakusa

Are Japanese TV Interviews with Tourists Staged?

Why are "tourist on the street" interviews so abundant on Japanese TV? One local columnist says it's because, for TV producers, they're cheap blank canvases.
Nozomi service shinkansen bullet train on the Tokaido line zooms past Mt. Fuji, with pink flowers in the foreground.

“Nozomi” Shinkansen Now Reserved Seats Only During Peak Holidays

Japan's fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.
Scam hotel on Booking.com story

A True Tourist Trap: This Hotel in Japan Doesn’t Exist

A true tourist trap? Japanese customers who used Booking.com had their vacations ruined recently thanks to a hotel that someone made up.
Shibuya Halloween

Shibuya Says Don’t Come to Halloween This Year

Looking forward to celebrating Halloween in Shibuya this year? Well, don't be - the ward's mayor says you're not invited.

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