FEATURED
Japan’s Ramen Shops Are Shutting Down Faster Than Ever
Ramen shops have been struggling for years. But the combination of low prices and inflation is pushing more stores over the edge…
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POLITICS
Japanese Public Fumes as Politicians Caught Gaming, Napping
An elementary student who exposed a politician gaming is the latest Japanese citizen to catch elected officials sleeping or goofing off.
SOCIETY
Why Japan’s Kids Just Aren’t That Into Drinking Water
With heatstroke season upon us, Japan abounds with reminders to stay hydrated. However, kids here these days are refusing to do the…
LAW & CRIME
Why Did Hokkaido Police Party with a Murder Suspect?
A teenage girl in Hokkaido is dead because she took someone's picture. And now it's emerging that local cops knew the suspect…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Sado Mines Become New UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sight
Looking for a new, unique travel destination in Japan? The Sado Mines in Niigata Prefecture are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
SOCIETY
Brazil Apologizes for Discrimination Against Japanese-Brazilians
Brazil's government formally apologized for the deportation and imprisonment Japanese and Japanese-Brazilians suffered during World War II.
SOCIETY
Fukuoka Citizens Gripe That Night Garbage Collectors Are Taking Breaks
Some citizens in Fukuoka are complaining that garbage collectors, who work at night in the city, are having the audacity to -…
LAW & CRIME
Japan Train Molester Arrested After Climbing “Unclimbable” Fence
A groping incident on a Tokyo train involved an escape attempt, as a man scaled a two meter fence to evade authorities.…