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Suica Penguin Retirement Announcement Sparks Fan Outcry in Japan

The character, created by a children's book author, has been the face of the popular transit card since its inception in 2001.

A combination of government missteps and online disinformation has steadily eroded public trust in the life-saving practice.

The new offering provides a luxurious stay in one of Tokyo's most luxurious districts. But is it still an authentic ryokan experience?

As tourists create overcrowded conditions across Japan, one of the country's most spiritually symbolic prefectures remains overlooked.

The film, released in October 2024, has yet to screen in the filmmaker's own country due to questions around the footage it used.

Nagano Nichidai High School even says it'll fast-track non-students for matriculation if they're accepted into the club.

The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.

Japan’s famous "hōrensō" work mantra promises harmony and trust. Its roots reveal a system that also silences and protects power.