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ENTERTAINMENT

Japan Idol Who Went Viral Quitting Group Gets Best Revenge

Former Idol Onodela Popko made waves when she quit her group after just one week over bullying. What's she up to now?…

ENTERTAINMENT

Original Fujiko Voice Actress From ‘Lupin III’ Passes Away

Masuyama Eiko, 88, has passed away. As Fujiko in Lupin III, she voiced one of the most recognizable female anime characters in…

POLITICS

Renho’s Tokyo Gubernatorial Candidacy Inspires Excitement – and Racism

A popular Japanese politician with Taiwanese roots made waves when she announced her bid for the governor's office of Tokyo. The response…

POLITICS

Controversial Chinese Influencer Desecrates Controversial Japanese Shrine

Japanese police are after a notorious Chinese social media influencer who defaced Yasukuni Shrine to boost his own reputation.

TRAVEL

Thanks to Weak Yen, Japanese Timeshare Owners In Hawaii are Screwed

The weak yen means many Japanese people can't easily travel abroad. That's left those who bought timeshares in Hawaii losing money, as…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japan Might Be Fishless In 2050 As Catch Declines To Lowest

Japan is known for its seafood. But for how long? Experts warn that the island nation could find itself fishless in the…

NEWS

As Prices Rise, Japan’s Ramen Shops Break “1000-Yen Wall”

It used to be common wisdom in Japan's restaurant industry that you couldn't sell ramen for over 1000 yen a bowl. That's…

TRAVEL

Tourists are (Literally) Poking Holes in the Mt. Fuji Lawson Curtain

One town in Japan put up a giant curtain to deter overtourism at a famous Mt. Fuji tourist spot. But where there's…