LAW & CRIME
Hangure: A New Generation of Gangsters Takes Over Japan’s Underworld
Police in Japan are cracking down on the country's organized crime orgs. But the criminals aren't quitting - they're going underground.
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LAW & CRIME
LAW & CRIME
Tokyo Nightlife Vans Evading Bans Inspire New Regulations
Mobile billboards, many advertising nightlife businesses, loudly circle the streets of Tokyo. Now the government is cracking down.
ENTERTAINMENT
Men’s Concept Cafe Owner Arrested for Plying Minors with Alcohol
Police arrested the owner and an employee of a Kabukicho men's concept cafe for using booze to get more money from underage…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Kabukicho Club Shut Down over Illegal Porn Star Drinking
An adult video company made millions with a bar in Kabukicho. Now the CEO's under arrest because he never paid for the…
LGBTQ
In Historic First, Japan Grants LGBTQ Woman Refugee Status
A Japanese court granted a Ugandan LGBTQ woman refugee status in a decision experts say could make things easier for all refugees.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
The 10 Hardest “Kira Kira” Japanese Names to Pronounce
Some Japanese parents love having fun with kanji (much to their kids' eventual regret). Can you pronounce these 10 "kira-kira" names?
LGBTQ
Gay Politician Confronts Japan’s PM Over Same Sex Marriage
A gay member of Japan's political opposition had a powerful moment when he called out PM Kishida's refusal to act on same-sex…
NEWS
Is Japan’s New Adult Video (AV) Law Working?
It was intended to protect women. But is Japan's new AV law working? Some signs say yes - but detractors still exist…