POLITICS
The Crash and Burn of the Aichi Gubernatorial Recall Campaign
A right-wing campaign to recall a Japanese governor ends in disaster and with its ringleaders facing criminal charges.
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Japan’s Schindler: How Sugihara Chiune Saved Thousands Of Jewish Refugees
The story of how a Japanese diplomat went against the dictates of his own government in order to issue Jewish refugees with…
ENTERTAINMENT
Toei Animation Faces Power Harassment Allegations Against Workers
A complicated worker's rights dispute entangles a famous animation studio in charges of worker abuse and LGBT discrimination.
POLITICS
New Bill Could Make Disrespecting Japan’s Flag a Crime
A faction in Japan's conservative ruling government is making a second attempt to outlaw desecration of the nation's flag. Will it fly?
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
How to Memorize Japanese Words with Kanji More Easily
Learning Japanese requires a lot of memorization. But this simple tidbit of knowledge makes learning some words just a little bit easier.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Love and Rockets: Japan Sex Toy Company Aims for Space
A group of rocket enthusiasts is teaming up with one of the world's largest sex toy companies to shoot for the stars.
FOOD
The Most Popular Ingredients for Japan’s Staple Dishes
Oden. Donabe. Miso soup. Sushi. Yakiniku. The choice of ingredients for each dish is immense. But which are the most popular in…
SOCIETY
Why The Mukoseki is Japan’s Deadliest Legal Trap
People without a family registry can die without access to essential services. Divorce law and Japan's koseki system explain why.