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LAW & CRIME

“Dark Part-Time Job” Crime Wave Grips Japan’s Kanto Region

Yami baito - dark part-time jobs - are surging in Japan, with police investigating 14 cases in the Kanto region alone. Learn…

HISTORY

Haniwa! New Exhibit Showcases Japan Before It Became Japan

Want a rare peak into Japan's pre-history? An expanded exhibit at Tokyo National Museum is celebrating Haniwa, funerary statues from the country's…

TRAVEL

Locals Cheer as Tokyo “Mario Kart” Company Faces Charges

Street go-karts are Japan's most hated tourist attraction. Now, they're also drawing attention from the cops: police have charged a vendor in…

CULTURE

Matchmaking Party Promoted by Tokyo Rejects Disabled Man

A matchmaking party advertised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government rejected a man with a mild disability because he wasn't "healthy." Is Tokyo's…

NEWS

Book Review: Tokyo Swindlers Never Offers a Provocative Payoff

The book Tokyo Swindlers is the basis of a new series from Netflix. Our reviewer says that unless you're a fan of…

ENTERTAINMENT

Maid Cafes in Japan: Their History and Evolution

You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

The Tokaido Shinkansen Celebrates 60 Years of Awesome

Happy birthday! This month, the Tokaido Shinkansen celebrated its 60th anniversary. Learn more about the bullet train's history and how it revolutionized…

SOCIETY

Young Japanese Duped Into Attending Anti-Vax Rally

An anti-vax rally drew an impressive crowd this weekend in Tokyo. However, it turns out that's only because people thought they'd be…