HISTORY
The Last Samurai Vendetta: The Revenge of Usui Rokuro
In 1873, the newly-minted Meiji government banned the age-old practice of kataki-uchi: blood revenge. Seven years later, the son of a murdered…
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LAW & CRIME
With New Regulations, Japan Cracks Down on Elderly Drivers
This year, elderly drivers in Japan over age 75 with traffic violations must meet new requirements if they want to stay on…
LAW & CRIME
Why This Japanese Couple Divorces Every Three Years
Married Japanese couples are prevented by law from having separate last names. But one Tokyo couple has found a clever workaround.
LAW & CRIME
Nevada-Tan: Japan’s Murderer Turned Internet Trend
Her case made national headlines, and became a cult sensation. What happened to "Nevada-tan"? And how has the victim's family coped?
LGBTQ
Tokyo to Launch LGBT Partnership System in 2022
In what could be a major advance for LGBT rights in Japan, Tokyo will soon support full partnership benefits for same-sex couples.
PATREON
Why Is Japan’s My Number System Flailing?
Japan's pushing for everyone to get a national ID card by 2022. It's less than halfway there. So what's holding people back?
LAW & CRIME
Ito Shiori Wins Second Defamation Lawsuit Against Manga Artist
It wasn't a windfall by any means - but journalist Ito Shiori's second win in court may help other victims of online…
LAW & CRIME
Upskirts Cases Skyrocket in Japan
Nonconsensual photography is becoming a big problem in Japan. Who are the perps - and what can be done to curtail it?