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Japan's hidden caste of untouchables The workers who suffer discrimination because of their feudal ancestors.

Japan's youth is shaking off its reputation for political apathy, with a series of anti-government protests, and they are doing it in style.

A film about the experiences of black people in Japan has been watched 200,000 times.

The world loves apocalyptic tales, but what makes best-selling Japanese series Attack on Titan so popular?

Change ahead as key elections approach