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While details are still murky, the murdered female owner of a snack bar in Nishitokyo was repeatedly the target of her ex-husband's anger.
The program admits its production staff deceptively edited a clip to make a Chinese woman living in Japan say something she never said.
3,850 yen for a bowl of soba? Such high prices have some criticizing the upcoming World Expo. Others, however, are speaking up in its defense.
A street piano at an Osaka food court is no more after its management company made it clear it only wanted TikTok-level performances.
Supermodel Rola recently came out with a big announcement - but it's her kanji that has some fans worried for her.
Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.

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