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LAW & CRIME

Narita Legislator Accused of Extorting Sexual Assault Victim’s Family

A Narita city legislator accused of sexual assault is now facing another charge - for attempting to coerce the victim into silence.

LGBTQ

Partnership Systems for LGBTQ Couples in Japan Now Cover Over 70%

Partnership systems for same-sex couples in Japan are close to covering the entire population - but are no substitute for true equality.

LAW & CRIME

Netflix Japan to Release Documentary on the Lucie Blackman Murder

Fresh news about the documentary on one of Japan's most infamous murder cases - and an exclusive interview with a featured reporter.

LAW & CRIME

Foreign Residents Decry Japan’s “Legal Worker” Campaign as Harassment

Japan's Immigration Services Agency is cracking down on illegal work - but some say their "awareness campaign" encourages harassment.

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for “Sushi Terrorism” Stunt

In the wake of a wave of "sushi terrorism" earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid…

LGBTQ

This Shinto Shrine in Hyogo, Japan Openly Welcomes LGBTQ Couples

Japan's Central Shrine Administration has taken an aggressively anti-LGBTQ stance. But some Shinto shrines are bucking the prejudice.

SOCIETY

Japan’s My Number System Suffers Data Leaks, Backlash

Japan's government really wants you to get a My Number card. But a series of high-profile data leaks is cause for concern.

LGBTQ

Lesbian Couple in Japan Faces Discrimination in Maternity Care

A lesbian couple in Tokyo says two different hospitals refused them maternity services, forcing them to scramble to find appropriate care.