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Day: November 21, 2023

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The Debate Around Japan’s Driver License Exchange Loophole is Tinged With Racism

Japan may make it tougher for foreigners to perform a driver's license exchange. Is the current debate driven by facts - or by fear?
Rewarding view of Nachi-san after trekking the Kumano Kodo in Wakayama, Japan.

Last-Minute Japan Travel Guide: Stress-Free Planning and Accommodation Tips

Going to Japan just because the mood took you? Here's how to pull together an enjoyable trip quickly and safely.
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Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns After Bragging He Never Buys Rice

As Japanese consumers struggle with high rice prices, Etล Taku decided it was a good idea to rub his privilege in their faces.
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Unseen Japan Insider: On Orientalism and Punctuation in the Japanese Language

How a silly post about punctuation led to a wild theory showing that the Orientalization of Japan is far from dead.
Smoke emerges from the flank of an erupting Mt. Fuji. Artist's depiction of historical event.

The Last Time Mt. Fuji Erupted… And What Might Happen Next

What happened the last time the famed Mt. Fuji erupted? Learn about the Hoei Eruption, and the great crisis it caused during the Edo era.
A Myaku Myaku statue from Osaka Expo with a picture of Marcille from the anime Delicious in Dungeon superimposed. Marcille's face has a ban sticker placed over it.

Why a Marcille Cosplay at Osaka Expo Resulted in Death Threats

A Japanese cosplayer opened up recently about the slander and threats she received for appearing at Expo as the popular character.

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