Questions about complacency are being raised as people gather at popular sakura spots in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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“They contain depictions of wide-eyed children, usually in school uniforms, engaged in explicit sexual activities and poses, and often being sexually abused.”
Japan comes closer to establishing their own Space Force, but no plans for mecha in sight so far.
55-year-old politician thinks kids are ditching school because they’re spending too much time on their phones.
”We expected a strong, positive reaction from young people” says city government spokesperson.
Mr. Sato eats the pancakes that won the heart of one of the most powerful politicians in Japan, but were they worth it?
Videos show dozens-strong assembly in middle of downtown shopping district.
Doesn’t back away from accusation that Japan’s currently in-power politicians are “betraying the country” though.
An American wartime propaganda video has one Japanese citizen reflecting on his nation’s societal structure today.
Verdict handed down in multi-year fight between facial hair and Municipal Transportation Bureau.
Ten same-sex couples are filing a joint lawsuit against the Japanese government, calling for real marriage equality.
Move to allow private companies to handle public water supply has politicians fired up, supporters unwilling to communicate as dissenter shouts “No! No! No! No! No!”

















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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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