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Meet the Activists Who Want the Tokyo Olympics Cancelled

Japan's politicians insist the Tokyo Olympics will happen in 2021 no matter what. We talked to activists who are fighting to stop…

Survey Reveals Japan’s Enormous Dependence on Child Care Institutions

A new survey conducted by the Japanese government brings to light just how many kids are left to wallow in Japan's foster…

The Lesser-Known Festivals of Japan: Dangerous Edition

Bamboo battles, precarious log rides, and a literal firefight make up three festivals in Japan that'll get your blood pumping - but…

A Disconnected Phone in Japan Connects Survivors to the Departed

How a lonely "wind phone" in Japan's Iwate Prefecture provides a sense of solace to survivors of the 2011 tsunami.