Japan

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By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 11 July 24

Under the Radar Former boxer spent 46 years condemned to execution but his retrial could clear his name

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 10 July 24

Under the Radar The Yen recently below 160 to the dollar, its lowest value in more than 30 years

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 8 July 24

In the Spotlight Health experts grapple with record surge of STSS, which some claim is linked to Covid restrictions

By The Week UK Published 21 June 24

Under The Radar Women flock to bars for attention from male hosts but 'slippery' payment systems leads to huge debts

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 31 May 24

Under the radar Public feel 'sense of crisis' and politicians debate changing rules as Emperor has no male children and only three heirs

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 1 May 24

In the Spotlight Visitors to the Louvre have dubbed the crowded experience 'torture' as famous landmarks suffer from overtourism

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 29 April 24

In the Spotlight Getting sick has never felt better

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 5 April 24

Under The Radar South Korea's £8bn music industry imposes strict rules on its biggest stars

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 11 March 24

Under the radar 'Mastermind' of British group to be sentenced this week in connection with 'bizarre and growing' practice of removing genitals

By The Week UK Published 6 March 24

In the Spotlight Tensions over tourists taking photographs of iconic Japanese women have reached 'boiling point'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 1 March 24

Under The Radar New Japanese probe could help tackle 'graveyard of space junk' encircling Earth

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 February 24