LAW & CRIME
In Japan, Carrying A Swiss Army Knife is a Criminal Offense
Many people carry Swiss Army knives with them without a second thought. But in Japan, the convenient tool got one man brought…
law
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LAW & CRIME
LAW & CRIME
These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation
What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Disgraced Japanese Car Dealership CEO Apologizes for “Blasphemy” of…Golf?
The CEO of Japan's BigMotor got very angry at a press conference - not about the massive fraud his company committed, but…
LAW & CRIME
Lawyers Say World’s Oldest Death Row Inmate in Japan Was Framed
The person to ever sit the longest on death row - 55 years - is still alive in Japan. And attorneys say…
ENTERTAINMENT
ryuchell: Japanese Talent Leaves Behind a Legacy of Activism, Optimism
A look at the life and legacy of ryuchell, the Japanese talent, model, and LGBTQ+ activist who was never afraid of redefining…
LGBTQ
Historic: Japan’s Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Transgender Plaintiff
For the first time, Japan's Supreme Court has ruled on workplace rights for sexual minorities, siding with a transgender plaintiff.
LAW & CRIME
Osaka Man Mistakenly Jailed Twice for 40 Days, Cops Apologize
Police arrested an Osaka man on suspicion of making online threats. And then arrested him again. Turns out they had the wrong…
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.