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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the  application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

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Foreign residents in Japan drops two percent

August 2, 2011 – 12:30 am |

The Japan Times reports: “The number of foreign residents in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures dropped 10.5 percent to 30,092 between the end of December and the end of March, according to the Justice Ministry. …

Aliens Battle on the Yamanote line in Tokyo [NSFW]

August 1, 2011 – 11:04 pm |

People often ask what I love about Japan. After viewing the latest picture of aliens fighting for control of Tokyo while on the Yamanote train line, I am not sure if words truly convey my feelings.

First Fridays & Black History Month Launch Party

February 3, 2011 – 12:31 pm |
First Fridays & Black History Month Launch Party

Hello BT’ers! Here is the first of seven events planned by the Tokyo Black Professionals to celebrate Black History Month. The seven-event series kicks off with First Fridays!
BTW, I will post various articles relating to …

Roppongi Club Wall Street Owner Arrested

December 11, 2010 – 6:51 am | 2 Comments
Roppongi Club Wall Street Owner Arrested

Mohamed Abubaka and seven others of the popular night spots, Wall Street, were arrested for illegal operations. Authorities charge that the  late night hotspot was to operate as a bar but instead operated illegally as …

APEC Security Measures in Yokohama, Japan

November 15, 2010 – 2:09 am |
APEC Security Measures in Yokohama, Japan

Ever wonder what the security measures were like in Yokohama during APEC? How many police officers? What type of security devices were deployed? Well, here is a video that answers some of your questions. [Note …

Legal Assistance Office for Foreigners

November 12, 2010 – 7:51 am |
Legal Assistance Office for Foreigners

Legal problems? In Japan one is generally presumed guilty till proven innocent. The Japanese criminal court system has an astonishing 99 percent conviction rate! “Non-Japanese are particularly disadvantaged because: 1) There is no certified quality …

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