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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
Kitchen Crusaders
From high-end Japanese cuisine to crowd-pleasing Italian, these four chefs have added a dash of excitement to Tokyo's restaurant scene