HISTORY
The Unique History of Japan’s Postal System
How the Japan Post's unique development and services improved the economy of a nation - its successes, its controversies, and the origin…
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HISTORY
SOCIETY
Happy Science: Inside Japan’s Far-Right Religious Movement
In the mid-1980s, a Japanese salaryman declared himself the reincarnation of Buddha and Hermes. Now his religious organization claims millions of adherents.
POLITICS
The Knights: New Japanese Political Party Gets Disabled Candidates Elected
How did a three-month-old party win seats in Japan's Upper House? Its leader did something rare in politics: he put other peoples'…
POLITICS
The Fools: A Joke Political Party in Japan Wins a Seat (and Taxpayer Funds)
How a party that seeks to "topple" Japan's public broadcast system made waves - and secured power - through performance art.
LAW & CRIME
Separate Spousal Surnames: Reformers in Japan Push for Change to Outdated Law
In Japan, married couples must share the same surname. A growing chorus of voices says it's time for that to change.
CULTURE
Nagoya City Suggests the Disabled Use Drones to Scale a Castle
When the city of Nagoya announced the renovated Nagoya Castle would lack an elevator for disabled access, the response was...left than uplifting.
POLITICS
Japan’s Predicted Pension Gap Puts Government on the Defensive
A government report telling citizens they'll need to save big to make it to 95 has Japan anxious - and Prime Minister…
CULTURE
A 10-Day Vacation: Behind Japan’s Epic “Golden Week”
How did Japan's notoriously long yearly holiday get even longer? Inside the holidays that make up Golden Week.