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How the Japanese Went Under, and Stayed There

Uchida's speciality is throwing politics and philosophy, Aikido and women's issues, the income gap and Japan's slide into poverty, plus sex and relationship advice - all in one blender and…

Japan’s Summer 2014 must-have Cool Biz items: white pants and fans all over your body

While this year's "cool biz" trend is white pants, there are other wacky items on sale to help you beat the heat in the office. Our personal favorite, however, is…

Hello Kitty isn’t a cat?

A recent revelation that Hello Kitty isn't a cat has left people, including ourselves, scratching their heads.

Updated: Dengue fever toll rises in Japan; Yoyogi Park Is The Epicenter & Now Closed

More than ten people have been infected with dengue fever, according to Japanese media reports.

The UN Hates Japan’s Hate Speech Indifference; LDP May Love Chance To Shut Up Protesters

The UN committee does not give ratings to countries on well they are doing in "eliminating racial discrimination" but the essence of third improvement order to Japan was: "you're failing…