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Pop-Up Cafe That Supports Stutterers Makes Rounds in Japan

Learn about a new and unique popup cafe that aims to employ and advocate for people with speech impediments in Japan.

A Black Japanese student said he just wanted to honor his roots with his hairstyle. He ended up not participating in his own graduation.

How Japan's national living treasures preserve culture and the clever tactics - including Pokemon! - used to promote their work.

How imperialism and war brought America's (in)famous pseudo-ham in a can to Hawaii, Okinawa, and - ultimately - all of Japan.

Do you like coriander? Do you like a LOT of coriander? If so, Pizza Hut Japan has a new pie just for you (lol).

A gimmicky use of Braille blocks at the Anpanman museums has some blind users concerned the facilities are elevating novelty over safety.