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Sakura and the Spirit of France: “LIGHTS OF FRANCE” Exhibition Illuminates Oji This Weekend
Pedaling Through Paradise
Art and DEI Get Cozy at the agnès b. Gallery in Aoyama”
The Documentary Black Box Diaries and Marriot International: Who’s Actually Protesting?
Ex-Japanese Lawmaker Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Pre-Teen – and Walks
Protesters Come Out in Record Numbers Against Nuclear Power
prior to the event, estimates were around 50,000; approximately 60,000 participated
TEPCO's "Severe Accident Manual" Takes On Barcode Hairstyle
The House of Representatives Special Committee on Promotion of Science and Technology and Innovation had requested TEPCO submit two operating manuals: one for accidents, and one for severe accidents. On…
Ghost in The Shell (攻殻機動隊): A classic film of Japanese sci-fi animation with universal themes
Will it ever be possible to emulate true humanity through technology?
North Korea Turns 63, Party Guests Seem Kinda Angry
demonstrators come out to protest the oppressive North Korean regime
The Hollywood Reporter: Japan's Entertainment World And The Yakuza
Even Hollywood is taking in interest in Japan's entertainment industry links to the mob. Meanwhile, police are now asking for an explanation of the underworld ties from Shimada’s powerful agency,…
Yakuza Friendly Hotels–on the way out. Goodbye Nine-Fingered Discount!
As a part of broader initiatives to expel organized crime from business, new “yakuza exclusion” provisions by the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) go into effect today. The JTA maintains a…
Shimada Shinsuke, the Jay Leno of Japan retires after yakuza ties exposed.
Police sources say, " In our eyes, we have more respect for Hashimoto (the yakuza boss) than Shimada. At least Hashimoto doesn’t beat up women.”
Japanese TV Star Shimada Shinsuke retires before yakuza ties exposed
Popular comedian Shimada Shinsuke had extensive dealings with an organized crime boss and retired hastily before the details were written up in a weekly magazine.
The New Sex-Ed: Yakuza Awareness Classes
“Unprotected contact with organized crime can be bad for your life. Just say no.”
Police raid Daikanyama club in Kanto Rengo-kai crackdown
Recreational drugs becoming a risky business in clubs