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Photo Contest in Japan Rescinds Award for Stolen AI-Generated Pic

The submitter confessed that they didn't even "create" the work themselves but instead took a pre-generated image from a website.

“Zombie Cigarettes” Are Japan’s New Recreational Drug Scare

The increasing popularity of the drug has some in the country calling for a complete ban on vaping to stop it in its tracks.

Japanese Webcomics Group Restricts Sexually Explicit Online Ads After Uproar

As Japan debates whether to restrict sexually explicit ads shown to minors, a group of 11 webcomics companies responds to public pressure.

Why the Japanese Sport of Gateball is Dying in Japan

Gateball, Japan's homegrown version of croquet, once had over half a million enthusiastic and engaged fans. Where did they all go?

Japan’s Proposed New Bicycling Fines Anger Riders

Japan will institute tough new bicycling fines next year. But some cyclists say the country should concentrate on infrastructure instead.

Unseen Japan Rebranding to “Seen Japan”

The site will re-focus on soft-hitting content that dives softly into well-trodden subjects such as oh my god Becky did you know JAPAN HAS FOUR SEASONS?!

Why 3,000 People in Japan Claim the Imperial Palace Is Their Home

Japan's registered domicile law means that, when you get married, you can claim you hail from anywhere in the country. And many people do.

How This Tea Company Connects Small Japanese Producers With Drinkers Worldwide

Japan's traditional tea businesses are struggling. Here's how one business is helping by connecting them to a global tea-loving audience.

Dangerous – or Dated? Japan Debates Use of Smartphones Near Train Priority Seats

A recent social media post has sparked debate over a longstanding rule of smartphone use that has no basis in fact.

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