Culture

If you got 'em, don't smoke 'em unless you're in one of Osaka City's designated smoking spots - or you'll pay a fine for lighting up.
Disneyland's parent company says it'll also change the way it sells limited edition goods in an effort to crack down on reselling.
Why do (some) Japanese women say you should never date a man who makes his own curry roux from scratch? These and the other 3Cs explained.
Despite Sanrio's attempts to limit reselling of the limited edition items, the company's online store sold out within seconds.
A group that protests "Japan's romance capitalism Christmas culture" had to call off its regularly scheduled demo this year.
A custom-order dress company may ruin Coming of Age Day for some young people in Okinawa after disappearing with their money.
Sending postcards as the first greeting for the New Year is a tradition dating way back in Japan. However, surveys show more people than ever are quitting the practice, opting to send e-greetings via LINE or e-mail instead.
A free K-Pop concert planned for next year in Nara Park is drawing a ton of controversy for its short duration and huge cost to the taxpayer. New comments this week from Nara's governor intended to quell the controversy only seemed to add fuel to the fire.
It seems companies in Japan are more excited about holding end-of-year work parties than people are on attending them. One survey found 59.5% of companies plan to hold such parties. But in another survey, 65.9% of employees say they have no plans to show up.

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