POLITICS
Japan’s Protests Against the Iran War Are Escalating
Last night's protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.
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POLITICS
LIVING IN JAPAN
Tokyo Citizens Protest That the Rent Is Too Damn High
Tokyo is becoming hard to afford for more people, with the cost of a one-bedroom home reaching record levels.
POLITICS
Japanese Lawmaker Says Anti-Spy Law Could End Oshikatsu Culture
One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.
POLITICS
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…
SOCIETY
Fear of a Black Japan: A “Hometown” Program With Africa Sparks Racist Protests
A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Japan Isn’t Demonstrating Against Foreign Tourists (Yet)
In Spain, they're shooting tourists with water guns. Why aren't we seeing the same level of revolt against tourists in Japan?
POLITICS
Notorious Japanese Politician Tachibana Takashi Attacked With Blade, Survives
A 30-year-old is in police custody on attempted murder charges after trying to kill the head of the Protect The People From…
CULTURE
Anti-Christmas Group in Japan Takes This Year Off
A group that protests "Japan's romance capitalism Christmas culture" had to call off its regularly scheduled demo this year.