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CULTURE

Japan’s Wild Boar Problem Keeps Growing

As the hunters who would normally hunt them get too old, Japan finds itself under attack by an onslaught of wild boars.

FOOD

The Kinoko Takenoko War: Japan’s Great Snack Battle

Where do you fall in the Kinoko Takenoko War? How a pair of Japanese snacks has pitted people against one another for…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japan Konbini Chain Lawson Unveils New Sustainable “Green” Locations

Japan's second-largest convenience store (konbini) chain aims to lead the way in creating a more sustainable future.

NEWS

Suzume no Tojimari: A New Shinkai Masterpiece?

Shinkai Makoto, famed director of Your Name and more, is back with yet another breathtakingly beautiful anime film. How does Suzume stack…

LIVING IN JAPAN

To Tumble or Not? In Japan, Hang Drying Reigns Supreme

In America, the drying machine rules the roost. Find out why Japan (and many other countries) prefer drying the old-fashioned way.

PATREON

As Twitter Goes Down, Japan Teases a Return to Mixi

A mixi revival?! Fears over Twitter's future since Elon Musk's takeover have led some in Japan to consider social messaging like it's…

HISTORY

Sendai Unearths Old Meiji-Era Transportation History

Tsunami recovery efforts in Sendai have unearthed a canal relay station and a point of local transit history.

LGBTQ

6th Grader Interviews LGBTQ+ People, Makes Picture Book for Kids

How a 6th grader's curiosity led her to create a book for kids on LGBTQ+ people - and how Japan's LGBTQ+ education…