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Tokyo Disneyland Threatens to Banish Resellers From Their Property

Disneyland's parent company says it'll also change the way it sells limited edition goods in an effort to crack down on reselling.

The Three Cs: The Men Japan Says You Should Avoid Dating

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.

Resellers Ruin My Melody 50th Anniversary Goods Release

Despite Sanrio's attempts to limit reselling of the limited edition items, the company's online store sold out within seconds.

Anti-Christmas Group in Japan Takes This Year Off

A group that protests "Japan's romance capitalism Christmas culture" had to call off its regularly scheduled demo this year.

Coming of Age Dressmaker in Okinawa Disappears, Leaving Young Adults In The Lurch

A custom-order dress company may ruin Coming of Age Day for some young people in Okinawa after disappearing with their money.

Most Japanese Say “Meh” to Nengajo New Year’s Cards

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.

Nara Governor Defends Free K-Pop Concert for “Poor” Japanese Youth

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.

Japanese People Dip Out of Year-End Work Parties

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.

In Japan, Oshidan Let Fans Idolize Their Idols

Do you have an idol you worship? Buy an oshidan and take your worship even further. Learn what oshidan are for and why a struggling Japanese company specializing in Buddhist death altars decided it had to appeal to a new generation.

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