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Mt. Fuji Claims Four Victims as Hiking Season Starts

Four people have died this year already on Mt. Fuji and even more have needed rescuing. (And the victims don't appear to be foreign tourists.) The incidents highlight the dangers of tackling the climb unprepared.

Toyoko Kids: The Dangers Faced by Japan’s Street Youth

A lack of options leads the so-called "Toyoko Kids" to hang out in the streets of Kabukicho, where they face numerous dangers - from OTC drug abuse to predatory adults.

Morioka’s Sansa Odori Festival Dances the Demon Away

It's a must see event if you'll be in Japan in August. Learn about the history and tradition behind the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival.

Osaka Court Again Overturns Asylum Denial for LGBTQ Refugee

Is Japan warming up to refugees? An Osaka court has overturned a denial of a gay man's request for asylum - the second time it's done so.

Will These Japanese Towns Be Mostly Foreigners by 2050?

As Japan welcomes an increasing number of foreigners per year, one report predicts these towns may be mostly immigrants in a few decades.

Idol’s Home Intrusion Renews Focus on Online Harassment in Japan

The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.