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Peace of the Action

As Japan commemorates the end of WWII, local activists spread an antiwar message

A Legacy of Emotion

Why do people care so much about the death of pro wrestler Mitsuharu Misawa?

Spirit Parties

Japan's Obon and summer festivals are loud and mad enough to wake the dead - Here are a few of the major events being held around the country during the coming month.

Through the Monocle

Most expensive, most livable... with Tokyo, it’s all about who you ask

Closed Gates

The Japanese government is often criticized for its treatment of refugees - But a look behind the numbers reveals that the situation is more complex than it seems

Fighting Spirit

The cheering gets nasty at a pro baseball game

Team Spirit

Tokyo's cross-town rivals, the Yomiuri Giants and Yakult Swallows, are running neck-and-neck for the Central League crown--thanks in large part to a quartet of foreign stars

Taking the Stares

Or, how to avoid being gawked at in Japan

Made in Tokyo

Foreign filmmakers are queuing up to work on location in the city. But that's easier said than done