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One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan are appalled.
In 1952, a Japanese high schooler bravely revealed the political corruption underway in her home village. Her entire family was Ostracized.
Godzilla is back for its first Japanese live-action film in seven years with a surprising post-war period piece. The question is, is it any good?
In the mood for the eerie world of Japanese horror this haunting season? Look no further than these five classic films.
Rumors and disinformation sparked the Kanto Massacre in the wake of the Kanto Earthquake. Today, denialism continues to dishonor the victims.
Want to read Japanese newspapers or essays? Preparing for JLPT N1? Here's how to level up your Japanese game with side-by-side readers.
Japanโs rising death rate is good business For ENDEX: The End Of Life Exhibition. We discover that itโs more than just Hello Kitty urns!
Why do some people - particularly women - go out of their way in Japan to divorce their spouse's families after death? Learn why shigo rikon has been on the rise since the 1980s.
A clever social media user in Japan put a modern spin on an Obon tradition, giving their ancestors a ride home in a stylish Pokemon.