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Hay Fever in Japan Next Spring May Be Worse Than Ever

Hanami or Hanamizu? Forecasts say hay fever in Japan next year is set to be among the worst ever experienced.

Trash Cans Return To Kyoto With Compression Technology, Monitoring

You'd be hard-pressed to find a garbage can in a Japanese city these days. Thankfully, Kyoto is now experimenting with a new approach to trash.

How Long Does a Japan Subway Card Last, Anyway?

Got a Suica or Pasmo card sitting in a desk drawer for your next visit to Japan? Here's how long you have until it deactivates for good.

Japan’s Large Buddhist Statue in Sendai Now a Lovely Pink

It used to be the tallest statue in Japan and is still a major tourist attraction. But why is the Sendai Daikannon sporting a shade of pink?

Studio Ghibli Announces Surprise Acquisition by Nippon TV

Animation giant Studio Ghibli, fresh off a new film, is now announcing its acquisition by Nippon TV following decades of independence.

Nanjing Massacre Denier Founds New Conservative Political Party in Japan

A controversial author and social media bomb-thrower best known for denying the Nanjing Massacre launches a new political party. The key question is: does anyone care?