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Japan prefectural food pride

Which Of Japan’s Prefectures Are Proudest Of Their Food?

A new survey reveals which prefectures in Japan take the most pride in their local cuisine. Find out which one landed the top spot - and discover the unique dishes that make each prefecture proud.
Ridge Alkonis

Japan Reacts Strongly to Release of US Officer Who Killed Two

The release and subsequent victory lap media tour for Ridge Alkonis evoked a strong reaction from Japanese public officials and social media.
Characters from The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One are superimposed over a simple colored background with the text "Oscar nominated" and an illustrated Academy Awards statuette.

Oscar Noms for Miyazaki’s Boy and the Heron, Godzilla

Hot on the heels of its victory at the Golden Globes, Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron receives an Oscar nomination, alongside Godzilla Minus One and Perfect Days.
Octopus insulting a samurai

Tako! How Did “Octopus” Become a Japanese Insult?

Did someone just call you an "octopus"? How "tako" became both a fish and an insult in Japanese (spoiler alert: it involves samurai).
Politicians seeing no evil, hearing no evil, and speaking no evil

Anger as Japan Politicians Avoid Charges in Slush Fund Scandal

Seven members of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won't be charged in a scheme that saw them receive substantial financial kickbacks.
Noto Peninsula (Wajima)

Rebuild – or Close? Japan Debates Fate of Aging Noto Peninsula Towns

In the wake of the Noto earthquake, some in Japan are asking how much the country should invest in towns with rapidly shrinking populations.

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