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Ninja in Japan: The Reality Behind The Popular Depiction

How accurately do movies, cartoons, and games portray the ninja of Japan? Not very. Learn about the true tradition of the ninja.

Anti-Vax Japanese Religious Cult Apologizes for Measles Outbreak

A religious group in Mie Prefecture apologizes after its resistance to modern medicine nearly causes an epidemic.

Two Men Arrested for Hibiki Whiskey Fraud in Japan

Japan's Hibiki shortage is proving profitable for some scammers.

No, The City of Iga Does Not Have a Ninja Shortage

How an NPR Fake News story forced one Japanese city to clarify its ninja hiring policy.