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No Place to Sleep? Lawson Offers New Options for Japan’s Night Travelers

Japan’s night travelers are growing, but roadside rest spots aren’t. Lawson steps in with a new safe—and paid—option.

Unseen Japan Insider: What Happened to Actress Tôno Nagiko?

A body was discovered at the actress' home recently. Why haven't the police been able to confirm that it's hers?

Fact Check: No, a Mongolian Student Did Not Call Emperor Naruhito “Naruto” During Visit

A popular social media story claims that a Mongolian student accidentally called the Japanese emperor the name of a fictional anime ninja during a school visit. But did it actually happen?

I Stayed In This Japanese Hotel Chain’s Pokémon Room and It Was Amazing

Fans of the popular game and animated series will say "I choose you!" to these comfortable renovated spaces.

Japanese Ramen Store Rescinds “20 Minute-Rule” for Eating Titanic Bowl

There are many unspoken rules at Ramen Jirō. One store in the chain added one more to the list, sparking an intense debate online.

Fact Check: Did Abe Akie Fake Not Speaking English with Trump?

A popular meme says the former Japanese Prime Minister's wife went to great lengths not to speak to the MAGA Mafia leader. But is it true?