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Three years after Japan signed Hague, parents who abduct still win

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT

Three years after Japan signed Hague, parents who abduct still win

by Simon Scott

Despite winning return orders in court, foreign fathers are treated like offenders.

Safety Net Law to offer new lease on life for abandoned buildings

How-tos | HOME TRUTHS

Safety Net Law to offer new lease on life for abandoned buildings

by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku

On April 19, the Lower House of the Diet unanimously passed a revision to the Safety Net Law. The revision creates a new system that will register vacant properties with local governments and, ideally, these properties will be renovated and then rented out to ...

Time to act on insights from landmark survey of Japan's foreign residents

Issues | JUST BE CAUSE

Time to act on insights from landmark survey of Japan's foreign residents

by Debito Arudou

Government's attempt to understand the foreign experience of Japan produces valuable data despite some blind spots.

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Resisting Trump's America: why we march in Japan, again

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA

Resisting Trump's America: why we march in Japan, again

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On April 15 we will gather again in Tokyo to peacefully protest in solidarity with over 150 sister marches worldwide to demand the release of President Trump's complete tax returns since 2005.

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Issues

The cost of convenience in Japan: when foreign students work instead of study

Issues | LABOR PAINS

The cost of convenience in Japan: when foreign students work instead of study

by Hifumi Okunuki

It’s midnight at the convenience store I often patronize near my home in Tokyo’s central Shinjuku district. The store’s open all day and night, 365 days a year. There is one man I’ve seen quite a bit of lately — behind the counter, stocking ...

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    With parents' support, kids in Japan stamp out stuttering

    by Kris Kosaka
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    Japanese people v. the United States et al

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    Overtime deal marks total capitulation by labor

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    Finding a family in Japan's foreign drag scene

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Our Lives

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There's something about Miffy, the gender-bending bunny

Our Lives | JAPAN LITE

There's something about Miffy, the gender-bending bunny

by Amy Chavez

Tackling the mysteries of why Japan is one of the largest markets for Miffy merchandise — and whether Miffy is a boy or a girl.

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    Bright sunshiny day: a cat named Noma

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    Architect builds bridges between the Congo and Kansai

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    Big on love: a dog named Kombu

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    The confessions of a Japanese-to-Hungarian translator

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How-tos

Help for those seeking left-behind parents in Japan

How-tos | LIFELINES

Help for those seeking left-behind parents in Japan

by Louise George Kittaka

Two adult daughters contacted Lifelines hoping to get help with issues related to their fathers.

  • How-tos | LIFELINES

    Schizophrenia support exists in Japan, but state is wary of stepping in

    by Louise George Kittaka
  • How-tos | HOME TRUTHS

    Temporary disaster housing has an unforeseen permanence

    by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku
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    For long-distance lovers, apps that make the heart grow fonder

    by Samantha Cubbison
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    Hiring a lawyer in Japan, and what to do if it all goes wrong

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