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Resellers Turn Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibit into Chaos

A new exhibit honoring Hello Kitty on her 50th anniversary devolved into chaos in Tokyo thanks to resellers looking to make a fast buck. Learn what happened and how the Tokyo National Museum is working to tame unruly crowds.

Japan Sake Exports Boom Thanks to New Overseas Fans

People in Japan are drinking less sake than ever, a trend that hasn't stopped since the 1990s. So why is it becoming so popular abroad? Learn what's driving Japan's rising sake exports - and how the drink may soon officially become part of the country's intangible cultural heritage.

Entire Staff Quit At Four Nursing Homes in Japan

After being forced to work for months in horrible conditions, staff at four nursing homes in Japan quit en masse, simultaneously. How did things get so bad? And what is Japan's government doing to safeguard care for its elderly citizens?

Minoh: Ten Places to See in This Beautiful Osaka City

Most people know about Minoh Falls. But what else is there to do in this beautiful city in Osaka? Here are some of the other great attractions, shops, and cafes to visit while you're in the area.

Japan’s Pioneering Women Doctors: Ogino Ginko and Kusumoto Ine

Who was Japan's first female doctor of Western medicine? Both Ogino Ginko - Japan's first licensed female doctor - and Kusumoto Ine - its first practicing female doctor - can validly lay claim to that title.

Tokyo Residents Sue Over Daycare Kids Being Noisy

A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against a daycare brought by residents of Nerima who claimed the kids' noisiness violated their rights.