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Student Rescued From Mt. Fuji Goes Back for Smartphone, Needs Second Rescue
The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Otaku Apocalypse: Good Smile Restricts US Purchases Amidst Trump Tariff Chaos
The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.
Society
Osaka Expo Explains Why Security Guard Made Groveling Bow to Attendee
Why did a security guard do a deeply humiliating bow to an Osaka Expo attendee? Officials say it was because the guard…
Society
Hello, Death: Tokyo Event Gives Attendees a Chance to Die, Frankly Discuss The End
A unique event held yearly in Tokyo gives participants a chance to talk about death openly - and even see what it's…
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Kyoto Ryokans Stop Serving Traditional Japanese Food That Foreign Tourists Hate
Many inbound travelers to Japan love staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan. However, they're not so keen on the food that comes…
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“Uterine Love” – Or, “What Did I Just Watch?!”
Based on the manga series by artist Sasae Noriko, Uterine Love takes a…unique approach to describing the locus of a burgeoning love. Many who watch…
Food
Jirō Ramen Asks Customers to Stop “Jirō Harassment” of New Employees
The Kameido store says it's "repulsed" watching senior employees trick juniors into eating their 2,000+-calorie large bowls.
Entertainment
Review: Detective Conan – One-Eyed Flashback Is What You Want From a Conan Flick
Yep, it's another Conan film - but one that's entertaining for non-fans while giving fans a deeper look at a recurring character.