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[Insider] Japan’s Right Experiences Racism and Realizes – It Sucks!

A racist episode involving Miss Finland leaves Japan's right on the receiving end of the same racist medicine it loves dishing out.
Picture from Marriage For All Japan event

LGBTQ People, Advocates Ask Japan’s Politicians to Legalize Marriage Equality Swiftly

After a bitter court loss, LGBTQ people in Japan continue pressing politicians for fast action.
Japanese flag (Hi no Maru)

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.
Two men and two women in formal dress holding champagne glasses and talking. The men are talking past the women, who look like they're being paid to smile

80% of Japan’s Singles are Exhausted From Seeking Marriage, Survey Shows

As Japan's population continues to decline, many singles say the pressure to get hitched is taking a toll.
A couple looking at Christmas lights together

What’s Japan Doing for Christmas? Here’s Why Many Say…Nothing

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.
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[Insider] Chinese Tourism Cancellations Are Hammering Japan’s Travel Industry

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.

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