Jake Adelstein and Nathalie-Kyoko Stucky
Inside Japan's New War With the Islamic State
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe publicly challenged the Islamic State while secretly negotiating for two citizens being held hostage. How and why did it happen — and what will come next?
Japan's Biggest Organized Crime Syndicate Now Has Its Own Web Site and Theme Song
The Yamaguchi-gumi just launched a site that features a music video and strong anti-drug messaging. Will it work as a recruitment tool?