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Mask vending machines pop up at train stations around Taiwan to help...
Because you’ll be slapped with a hefty fine for not wearing a mask on the subway. In a lot of countries around the world, masks are now a daily necessity. In Taiwan, where our Japanese-language...
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McDonald’s releases Katsu Curry Chicken McNuggets, but do they taste Japanese?
Panko-covered nuggs appear to be missing one vital element. McDonald’s customers in Japan are used to being treated to exclusive releases that cater to local tastes, so when the Golden Arches...
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McDonald’s releases an Oreo and Spam burger for a very limited time
Is tinned meat and chocolate cookies a hellish combination or a match made in heaven? Whether you’re in Japan, where customers get to bite into adult cream pies, or in the U.K., where they’ll soon be...
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Japanese restaurant from the Edo Period forced to close due to coronavirus...
Serving diners since the days of the samurai and once loved by famous writers like Natsume Soseki, this long-standing business will soon be no more. It’s been one year and two days since coronavirus...
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Mt Fuji railway project receives approval from Yamanashi officials
A railway up the mountain aims to eliminate vehicles on the road to the fifth station but the round-trip fare for passengers won’t be cheap. A general meeting was held by Yamanashi prefectural...
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Japan searches for the Yamazaki pan girl, who lived in Tokyo when she was...
Do you know where Suzy is? Japan might be known for its rice, but it’s also home to the world’s largest bread-baking corporation, Yamazaki Baking. Founded in Japan in 1948, the company began...
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Japanese train driver falls asleep while operating train
Approximately 700 passengers were on board at the time of the incident. Japanese trains are globally renowned for being clean, efficient and safe. However, as this story out of Tokyo this week shows...
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Foreign Reuters journalist in Tokyo spreads mutant strain of coronavirus
People like this are giving foreigners in Japan a bad name. A number of countries around the world have strict quarantine laws in place at the moment, where new arrivals from abroad are required to...
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Strong earthquake hits Japan as anniversary of Fukushima disaster...
Footage shows the strength of the tremor as it hit and the aftermath it left behind. A wide swathe of Northern Japan was jolted by a powerful tremor at 11:08 p.m. last night, when a 7.1 magnitude...
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Deer killed by man with axe in Nara
Police say the man lost his temper when the animal hit his car. Nara Park in Nara Prefecture is home to over 1,200 deer, with the animals being allowed to roam freely in the area due to their sacred...
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Women speak out about sexual violence after Great East Japan Earthquake
“Buried voices” get the attention they deserve, and bring about positive change. As March 11 approaches, people around Japan are now reflecting on the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on...
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Is Japan about to be rocked by a big earthquake?
People are checking their emergency bags in fear that a big quake will arrive in the coming days. Last month, on 13 February, Japan was rocked by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast...
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Tokyo Olympics ceremony chief quits after suggesting Naomi Watanabe dress as...
Another day, another scandal for the Tokyo Olympics. Ever since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organising team has been marred by scandals, the...
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Derogatory comment gets a boss response. On 17 March, Japanese magazine Shukan Bunshun broke the news that Hiroshi Sasaki, chief creative director for the Olympics and Paralympics opening and closing...
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Family Mart recalls “skin-coloured” women’s underwear
Inappropriate branding sees Convenience Wear products pulled from shelves nationwide. Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart made news on social media last December when it was revealed that...
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Valentino sparks outrage with insincere apology for disrespecting Japanese...
Model daughter of former SMAP member gets caught up in controversy involving shoes and kimono. There are a lot of rules surrounding polite and respectful behaviour in Japan, particularly when it...
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Original Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony plans leaked, with Akira and Mario...
An opening ceremony so good it gave Naomi Watanabe goosebumps. As the Olympic torch currently makes its way through the country, the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics is now barrelling full-steam ahead,...
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Anti-Asian Racism Social Experiment restores our faith in humanity【Video】
A reminder that for all the people who hate, there are many more willing to love and protect. Racism against Asians has reached frightening levels recently, and with so many hate crimes taking place,...
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Arsonist at idol concert says he was imitating the Kyoto Animation arson attack
Japanese laws may need to be strengthened to stop more copycat attacks from occurring. On 24 March, a man was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a building in the city of Tokushima, where a...
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Teacher disciplined for drinking alcohol during class in Japan
Students driving you to drink is no excuse to open a cold one in the classroom. Japanese schools are known for enforcing strict regulations, and one of the most common rules implemented by a large...
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