Day: January 1, 2019

Why did a major media outlet in Japan echo a social media user's lie about being charged with sexual assault for using an AED?
It's not just foreigners being obnoxious. Some in Sapporo are fuming after a Japanese snowboarder used a shrine as a slope.
Many restaurants and businesses in the city of Furano love the influx - but others are sick of picking up traveler's garbage.
Why are so many young people in Japan hopping on the no-bathing bandwagon? Experts say smartphones and depression may be to blame.
The case raises questions about the nature of groups that are supposedly intended to help runaways in Kabukicho and elsewhere.
The legendary Kitano "Beat" Takeshi is back with a new film on streaming. Broken Rage will likely shock audiences - but greatly amuse fans.

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