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POLITICS

Japan’s Revised Immigration Law Will Help Schoolchildren, Deport Others

Japan's new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan - but will show others…

CULTURE

Japan Survey Finds Widespread School Discrimination Against Naturally Curly Hair

A survey of Japanese students with multiracial roots finds that many kids are changing their natural hairstyles to conform to school rules.…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

SOD Land, Kabukicho’s “Adult Theme Park”, Running Again After Police Shutdown

Last year, cops shut down a major adult video maker's Kabukicho bar. Now it's back - and its owner is grousing about…

WOMEN

New Joint Custody in Japan Law Worries Child, DV Victims Advocates

In a major shift, Japan plans to introduce joint custody post-divorce. Critics worry domestic violence victims and kids may be left behind.

FOOD

In South Korea, Japanese Restaurants Break Law with Japanese Signs

Japanese food is trending in South Korea - and many restaurant owners are technically breaking the law to make the experience authentic.

LIVING IN JAPAN

Cancellation Calls for Kurdish Spring Festival in Saitama Renew Tensions

Why a conflict over a spring musical festival is renewing tensions between Kawaguchi and Saitama cities and the local Kurdish population.

ENTERTAINMENT

In Sexual Assault Crackdown, Police Raid Male Underground Idol Events in Kabukicho

Reports of assaults against female fans have led authorities in Kabukicho to perform inspections at men's underground idol events - and, in…

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

How Fraudulent Bars in Kabukicho are Fleecing Customers

Police in Kabukicho are cracking down on peddlers who are pulling customers into shady bars that charge exorbitant rates. Here's how to…