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.
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
Beating Them at Their Own Game As Japan's first foreign mahjong professional, Jenn Barr has become a force on the local gaming scene
On the Cards The government says its new registration system for foreign residents will make our lives easier. But some lawmakers and privacy rights activists claim that Big Brother lurks around the corner
Hokutan Shimizusawa Power Plant Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2009 Name: Hokutan Shimizusawa [...]
Open Season Celebrating 150 years as the international face of Japan, Yokohama gets ready to greet the crowds