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Kid plays on a piano while a woman plugs her ears in horror

Osaka Street Piano Apologizes For Telling Bad Players to Practice at Home

A street piano at an Osaka food court is no more after its management company made it clear it only wanted TikTok-level performances.
Rola post on Instagram

[Insider] Why Supermodel Rola’s Kanji Has Some Fans Worried

Supermodel Rola recently came out with a big announcement - but it's her kanji that has some fans worried for her.
Baby stroller superimposed over a picture of a display inside an aquarium

A Hokkaido Aquarium Loans Free Baby Strollers. People Are Stealing Them

Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.
Picture of a white Shinto torii gate facing a lake of water. Watadzumi Shrine, Nagasaki Prefecture

Japanese Shrine Bans Tourists, Laments “Destruction of Japanese Culture”

A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
Woman holding up a set of keys in front of you while smiling

Here Are The Cheapest Places to Live in Tokyo Close to a Train Station

Want to live in Tokyo for cheap - but don't wanna live in the sticks? These spots will keep you connected while going easy on your wallet.
Sex offender registry in Japan - picture of map of sex offenders plotted across Japan on the left. On the right, a figure of Lady Justice holding scales is peeking at Japan while prying up one side of her blindfold

Is This Sex Offender Map in Japan Legal?

Japan still has no official sexual offender database. Someone just launched one - and experts say it may well be illegal.