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Here’s Why Kyoto Schools Are No Longer Bossing Students Around at Exam Time

Kyoto schools have made a change to hallroom announcements, acknowledging that "please" and "thank you" are indeed the magic words

Osaka City Bans Public Smoking, Joining Other Japanese Cities

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.

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.

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