SOCIETY
Fear of a Black Japan: A “Hometown” Program With Africa Sparks Racist Protests
A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.
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SOCIETY
INSIDER
Blame Japan’s Heat on…Chinese Solar Panels?!
Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.
TRAVEL
Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Calls to Reject Prejudice After Japanese Teacher Murdered by Foreign Resident
The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing…
INSIDER
Are Parasols in Asia Racist?
Parasols: Harmless way to avoid skin cancer and wrinkles - or a statement on how white supremacy has dominated Asia?
POLITICS
Sanseitō: How The Far Right Party is Bringing MAGA Tactics to Japan
A far-right party in Japan is slated to outperform in next week's Upper House election. And they're using Trump-like tactics to do…
INSIDER
Does Japan Need More Garbage Cans – or Fewer Trashy Tourists?
Would more garbage cans help Japan's growing trash problem? It might - but there may also be other solutions.
LIVING IN JAPAN
The Debate Around Japan’s Driver License Exchange Loophole is Tinged With Racism
Japan may make it tougher for foreigners to perform a driver's license exchange. Is the current debate driven by facts - or…