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Right-Wing Coalition in Japan Pushes Flag Defacement Law

If the coalition gets its way, defacing the Hi no Maru flag - an act currently considered protected speech - could become a crime.

As Japan's population continues to decline, many singles say the pressure to get hitched is taking a toll.

It's beginning to look a lot less like Christmas in Japan. Here's why many say this year they'll be tuning out of the holiday.

The numbers are clear: China's call for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan is making a dent in the country's GDP.

The prefecture is the latest in a string of local governments and private companies in Japan experimenting with flexible schedules.

The move sparks a renewed debate around who's responsible for picking up after Japan's record number of tourists.