Day: July 27, 2018

A popular and well-respected girls bar in Ikebukuro was reportedly the scene of a horrific case of abuse and sexual slavery.
More tourists report using AI translation - even though many admit it sucks. Here are better alternatives than talking through a machine.
After 26 years together, the LDP and Kōmeitō have split. That leaves the looming question: What comes next?
Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here's why it remains Japan's top donut choice.
The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.
The massive new bookstore, with over 100,000 books, offers three cafes where you can choose to hang out for an hour - or even all day.

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