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Toyoko Kids: The Dangers Faced by Japan’s Street Youth
July 14, 2024
Society
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
July 13, 2024
Culture
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Travel
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
July 12, 2024
LGBTQ
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?
July 12, 2024
Living in Japan
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
July 11, 2024
Entertainment
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Social Media
The break-in to Japanese idol Fujisaki Nagi's home highlights the ongoing struggle stars and ordinary people face with Internet harassment.
With Japan’s New Money Out, Whither the 2000 Yen Bill?
July 10, 2024
Business and Economy
There's a lot of excitement around Japan's new money. But what will happen to the increasingly rare 2000 yen bill?
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