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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.

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 with it.

“Osaka Expo Sucks” Trends as Long Lines, No Wifi, and a Crappy App Mar Opening

Long entrance lines, an eight-hour wait for sushi, and other planning catastrophes further marred an event that came pre-marred.

Murder of Japanese Woman During Livestream Yields Sympathy – For The Murderer

Sato Airi, a 22yo livestreamer known as Mogami Ai, was murdered in Tokyo during a stream. So why are people feeling sorry for her killer?

The Betrayal of Itō Shiori: When Lawyers Do More Harm Than Good

Itō Shiori's award-winning documentary BLACK BOX DIARIES still can't be screened in Japan. Is that truly in the interests of justice?

How to Ditch Duolingo and Actually Learn Japanese

Want an alternative to Duolingo now that they're firing workers and resorting to AI slop? Here's a much better way to study Japanese.

Why This Bookstore in Tokyo is Charging Admission

Would you pay to shop in a bookstore? Many in Japan would. Here's why Bunkitsu and other admission-based bookstores are booming.

Japanese Influencer Gets Bigger Breasts, Owes Millions in Damages

Japanese YouTube entertainer Tenchim owes a sizable chunk of change to a bra manufacturer. The online star sold a successful line of bras she said helped encourage breast growth...but forgot to mention an important detail.

Warnings Over “Heat Shock” After Japanese Actress’s Tragic Death

Actress and singer Nakayama Miho, 54, was found dead in her bath last week. The shocking death has Japanese media warning against "heat shock," a major contributor to the over 20,000 bath-related deaths in Japan every year.

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