NEWS
Fact Check: No, a Mongolian Student Did Not Call Emperor Naruhito “Naruto” During Visit
A popular social media story claims that a Mongolian student accidentally called the Japanese emperor the name of a fictional anime ninja…
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TRAVEL
I Stayed In This Japanese Hotel Chain’s Pokémon Room and It Was Amazing
Fans of the popular game and animated series will say "I choose you!" to these comfortable renovated spaces.
FOOD
Japanese Ramen Store Rescinds “20 Minute-Rule” for Eating Titanic Bowl
There are many unspoken rules at Ramen Jirō. One store in the chain added one more to the list, sparking an intense…
POLITICS
Fact Check: Did Abe Akie Fake Not Speaking English with Trump?
A popular meme says the former Japanese Prime Minister's wife went to great lengths not to speak to the MAGA Mafia leader.…
ENTERTAINMENT
July 5 Is the End of the World. Come Celebrate With Me on July 6
Is Japan going to sink to the bottom of the ocean on July 5th? Not likely. But what does a manga author's…
TRAVEL
Discover Japan’s Natural Gems With The National Parks Stamp Rally Campaign
Want some motivation to remain immersed in nature in Japan? The National Park Stamp Rally must be just the ticket.
POLITICS
Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment
Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography – Part: End
Coming to the end of our full ranking of his 20 movies, these are the six best films by director Kitano "Beat"…