Japan, a country of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity, might not be the first place that comes to mind when considering Black culture. Yet, within the bustling streets of Tokyo ...

To many Japanese, racism towards black people has long been considered ... people did not know there were problems with blackface or white washing. It was really important that someone came ...

TOKYO (AFP): A Japanese death-row inmate, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention centre at age 78, officials said on Friday.

Tokyo – A Japanese death-row inmate, dubbed the “Black Widow” after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention centre at age 78, officials said on Dec 27.