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Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men protest against Christmas on streets...
“Building a brighter future for those who aren’t popular”. It’s been 15 years since the Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men formed in Japan, and every year they’ve been faithfully bringing their...
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Osaka residents find mysterious cash gifts in their letterboxes
Strange occurrence has residents and officials baffled. In a residential area of Asahi Ward in Osaka City, a series of peculiar incidents has been occurring. Residents have been opening their...
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Attempted murder at a Japanese train station
Suspect says stranger “was in my way”. At 1:10 in the afternoon on 26 December, a man pushed a woman onto the railroad tracks at JR Kita-Toda Station in Niizo, Toda City, Saitama Prefecture. According...
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Ghibli Park: Opening date, first photos, and a new promo video produced by...
This is the news we’ve all been waiting for! Over the past few weeks, Studio Ghibli has been teasing us with snapshots from the upcoming Ghibli Park, which is currently under construction at Aichi...
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Floating hologram registers coming to Japanese convenience stores【Video】
Contactless self-checkouts make Japan’s konbini even more konbinient. Japanese convenience stores are known for being convenient, but now they’re set to become even more so, thanks to a new trial of...
View ArticleUkrainian Ambassador to Japan dresses as samurai in show of strength against...
In the words of one Twitter user, “WTF IS GOING ON”? As tensions heighten between Ukraine and Russia, people are looking to diplomatic representatives from these countries to get some firsthand views...
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How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Japanese convenience store chain lets us shop like we’re in a futuristic sci-fi movie. Just last month, Japanese convenience store chain 7-Eleven announced they would be going high-tech, introducing...
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Japanese ambassador stayed in Ukraine to fight in his grandfather’s samurai...
Fake news story goes viral around the world, but the real story behind it is just as compelling. During times of war, misinformation can spread like wildfire online, as the Internet becomes saturated...
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Russian Shop in Tokyo becomes target of vandalism after owner’s controversial...
Workers at the store send out a plea to the public. Russian shop “Aka no Hiroba” (“Red Square”) opened in Tokyo in February last year, and since then, they’ve been introducing locals to popular...
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Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan criticises Uniqlo for continuing to trade in...
Ambassador takes aim at Japan’s richest man, questioning the decision to value pants and T-shirts over Ukrainian lives. As Ukraine’s most senior representative in Japan, Ambassador Sergiy Korsunsky...
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Japan Rail apologises for discrimination “misunderstanding” with Russian sign
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead. If there’s one thing Japan Rail prides itself on, it’s providing customers with excellent service. It’s...
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U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns
Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”. People from around the world who’ve visited Japan have often stopped to marvel at the beauty...
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The smallest Family Mart in Japan closes down
Customers say sayonara to a convenience store icon at a very unusual location. Japan has a lot of Family Mart convenience stores dotted around the country, but have you ever wondered which one is the...
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Tokyo prison restaurant The Lockup closes its doors for good
Throwing away the key after 23 years of terrifying tourists. If you’ve ever Googled “weird restaurants in Tokyo”, one of the top results that would’ve come up is The Lockup. Diners at this...
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Anna Miller’s announces closure, immediately becomes Tokyo’s top must-visit cafe
Mr Sato gets in line for a taste of pie, but as always, things don’t go as planned. On 14 June, Japanese confectionary company Imuraya announced it would be closing its very last branch of Anna...
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Astro Boy by street artist Invader disappears from Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward
Iconic work of anime art mysteriously vanishes overnight. Like many countries around the world, Japan has a complicated relationship with its street art. On one hand, graffiti is illegal so if you’re...
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for...
Travel restrictions finally set to be lifted as country returns to pre-pandemic entry procedures. Last week, Japan eased entry restrictions for international tourists by raising the entry limit from...
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Ghibli Park benches spark debate in Japan
One person’s cute anime flourish is another person’s hostile design. It’s hard to believe that Studio Ghibli’s long-awaited Ghibli Park is finally set to open in less than three weeks’ time. ▼ A quick...
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Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists...
Japan may have opened its borders, but there are still some requirements that might trip you up when visiting. On 11 October, Japan finally reopened its borders to tourists, allowing them free rein to...
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Foreign tourists react to mask-wearing in Japan, and Japanese people react to...
If you’re asking yourself the question “Do I have to wear a mask in Japan?” you might want to read this first. How true does the old adage “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” stand up today in modern...
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