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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.
Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
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