Japan
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The most powerful passports in the world
In Depth UK slides down the list for hassle-free access as Asian nations lead
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Did Japan ever really stop commercial whaling?
In Depth Conservationists condemn Tokyo’s decision to lift ban on whale hunting
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Why Japanese women are taking a stand against high heels
Speed Read Social media campaign against dress codes and expectations that women wear high heels at work has gone viral
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Japan stabbing spree: who were the victims?
In Depth Man kills schoolgirl and adult in Tokyo suburb before committing suicide
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Fukushima evacuation order lifted after eight years
Speed Read Nearly a decade after nuclear reactor suffered meltdown, local residents free to return home
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Why one in four Japanese millennials is a virgin
Speed Read Japanese adults are increasingly eschewing sex in favour
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Thieves in Japan steal 400-year-old bonsai tree
Speed Read Farm owners beg thieves to water the ornamental pot plants
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Why the Kuril Islands are so important
In Depth Leaders of Japan and Russia holding landmark summit over the long-disputed archipelago
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Has Banksy struck in Tokyo?
Speed Read Train station graffiti bears striking resemblance to one of the street artist’s most famous creations
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Japan’s PM says ‘whole world’ is against no-deal Brexit
Speed Read Shinzo Abe angers Eurosceptic MPs by pledging ‘total support’ for Theresa May’s deal
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Germany and Japan rocked by New Year’s Day car attacks
Speed Read Nine injured in Tokyo in act of retaliation for Aum executions, while four hurt in anti-immigrant attack in west Germany
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Japan to resume commercial whaling after 30 years
Speed Read Tokyo set to pull out of the International Whaling Commission in protest at anti-whaling stance
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Japanese restaurant selling ‘girl’s hair-flavoured’ chicken
Speed Read Fast food chain has previously sold sauces based on sweat and feet
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Massive pub explosion rocks Sapporo
Speed Read At least 42 people injured as bar explodes in Japan
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