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Tokyo police and prosecutors falsely accused him of exporting biological weapons to China, jailing him until three days before he died.
Wanna go cashless in Japan? You have options. Almost too many, in fact. Here's what's available - for both tourists and residents.
A New York Times article puts a spotlight on a hot new destination in Japan. Will the attention given to the spectacular Yamaguchi City help with the country's overtourism problem?
Need a good picture for the 'gram while in Japan? A Japanese company analyzed social media data to find the best spots in all 47 prefectures.
A recent social media post spotlights a soba shop in Nagano that's been running for years. You might just barely squeeze in, though.
Anime is having a moment at the Golden Globes Awards, with three nominations - and a victory!

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