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Eight years out, Japan's nuclear meltdown still impacts Fukushima workers. One man's fight against disease - and the company that refuses to…

Twitter users swarm a female sushi chef and her business after she's featured in an article calling out sexism in Japan's sushi…

Queer Eye: We're in Japan! from Netflix could've been a "weird Japan" disaster. But it avoids common pitfalls - and it's winning…

Conveyor belt sushi has long been a huge hit - not just in Japan, but around the world. So why are more…

The annual list of hot new Japanese words provides valuable insights into the ideas and events that dominated the country this past…

Japan is rife with things that go bump in the night. Here, we introduce five Japanese female ghosts that have scared children…

How did Shibuya's Halloween celebrations grow out of control? One commentator says the blame lays squarely with the media.

Reading Japanese menus can be tricky, as you'll often find many kanji you don't encounter elsewhere. Here's a short guide to make…