Band of Sisters After finding fame as otaku idols, the Nakano Fujoshi Sisters are striking gold as a boy group
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
Marijuana Underground Celebrity busts and student smokers have Japan's authorities in a tizz. But what do users make of Japan's ganja explosion? Shaun Davies delves into Tokyo's marijuana subculture to find the answer
Open Season Celebrating 150 years as the international face of Japan, Yokohama gets ready to greet the crowds