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Can You Buy a Samurai Sword in Japan? Yes, But…
Can you buy a sword in Japan? Yes, that part's relatively easy. The challenge is getting it OUT of the country.
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LAW & CRIME
Japan Train Molester Arrested After Climbing “Unclimbable” Fence
A groping incident on a Tokyo train involved an escape attempt, as a man scaled a two meter fence to evade authorities.…
LAW & CRIME
Shinjuku Restaurant Serves Kimchi – But Not to Korean or Chinese People
A restaurant in Tokyo's Shinjuku, near the heart of its Korea Town, proudly says it won't serve Korean or Chinese customers. Is…
LGBTQ
Osaka Court Again Overturns Asylum Denial for LGBTQ Refugee
Is Japan warming up to refugees? An Osaka court has overturned a denial of a gay man's request for asylum - the…
ENTERTAINMENT
Idol’s Home Intrusion Renews Focus on Online Harassment in Japan
The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.
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Racing into Trouble: The Real-Life “Mario Kart” Saga in Tokyo
Ever wanted to drive a real-life "Mario Kart" around Tokyo? You can - but many people who live in Tokyo really wish…
LAW & CRIME
Japan’s Supreme Court Rules Forced Sterilizations Were Unconstitutional
Japan's Supreme Court says that the country's former eugenics law violated the country's Constitution, opening the door for compensation.
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Riding Electric Suitcase Gets Japan Resident Prosecuted
A Chinese resident of Osaka learned the hard way recently that, in Japan, you can't ride your luggage on the sidewalk.