Hana Kusumoto is a reporter/translator who has been covering local authorities in Japan since 2002. She was born in Nagoya, ...

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Stakes for wrongful convictions are high in Japan, where the death penalty has broad public support despite international criticism over how it is carried out.

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The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, ...