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Turned back from America

Why Japanese Women Traveling to Hawaii are Being Turned Away

An increasing number of Japanese women are finding it harder to enter the US and are getting turned back at the border. Learn why.
Poster for Kitano Takeshi's film Kubi in an outside display in Japan.

Review: In Beat Takeshi’s Kubi, Samurai are Queer Yakuza

Internationally famed director Kitano Takeshi is back with his new samurai epic, Kubi. The violent, darkly funny film has some surprises in store for viewers.
Cannabis gummies

Japan Bans Cannabis Gummies After Multiple Hospitalizations

Japan's already strict marijuana laws just became stricter after some candies landed a bunch of people in the hospital.
Hibiki 30 year

This 30-Year Japanese Whisky Will Now Set You Back $2,425

A bottle of Japan's Hibiki 30 is about to double in price. And it isn't the only Suntory whisky that's getting pricier as demand for Japanese whiskies shows no sign of slowing down.
Pokemon card theft

Former Company President Arrested in Fake Trading Card Scheme

The former president of a company linked to Animate is behind bars for selling fake Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards.
Meiji headphones

This Japanese Snack Will Become a Universal Translator

Want a wearable snack? You've got your wish: Japan's Meiji announced it'll make AI-powered headphones shaped after its treat Kinoko no Yama.

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