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Japan Imperial Palace, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Why 3,000 People in Japan Claim the Imperial Palace Is Their Home

Japan's registered domicile law means that, when you get married, you can claim you hail from anywhere in the country. And many people do.
Picture of a Sukiya restaurant sign in Tokyo, Japan

After Cockroach Found in Food, Sukiya Will Temporarily Close Most Stores

The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores for four days.
Hiker standing on cliff and looking at Onisi Onigiri

We Tried These Travel Onigiri That Keep For Five Years

Want to have a taste of Japan on hand when disaster strikes? These rehydratable onigiri may just fit the bill.
Woman pouring a drink at a snack bar from a bottle of whisky

Snack Bar Owner in Tokyo Dead After Assault, Revenge Porn Harassment

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.
Monday Late Show (Getsuyou Kara no Yofukashi) - Chinese woman speaking about crows in Japan

Matsuko Deluxe Show Apologizes for “Chinese People Eat Crows” Segment

The program admits its production staff deceptively edited a clip to make a Chinese woman living in Japan say something she never said.
Eki soba from Maneki Shokuhin

Osaka World Expo Plagued By Low Interest, Backlash Over Expensive Noodles

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.