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The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores for four days.
Want to have a taste of Japan on hand when disaster strikes? These rehydratable onigiri may just fit the bill.
While details are still murky, the murdered female owner of a snack bar in Nishitokyo was repeatedly the target of her ex-husband's anger.
The program admits its production staff deceptively edited a clip to make a Chinese woman living in Japan say something she never said.
3,850 yen for a bowl of soba? Such high prices have some criticizing the upcoming World Expo. Others, however, are speaking up in its defense.
A street piano at an Osaka food court is no more after its management company made it clear it only wanted TikTok-level performances.
Many netizens are blaming the aquarium for handing out fancy strollers with zero guarantees, such as an address or deposit.
A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."
Want to live in Tokyo for cheap - but don't wanna live in the sticks? These spots will keep you connected while going easy on your wallet.

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