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[Insider] How Using a Self-Checkout in Japan Can End in Arrest

A recent incident involving a tired rapper and a self-checkout stand reveals anxiety around the growing use of the technology.
Rail enthusiasts taking pics of the Ryomo Line in Tochigi Prefecture

Rail Enthusiasts in Japan Keep Causing Headaches for Passengers, Locals

Tourists aren't the only ones causing ire in Japan: incidents of badly behaved railway photographers are on the rise.
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Tourists’ No-Shows Are Driving This Japanese Sweets Shop to Tears

The store says between 2 and 3 groups of tourists cancel every day, leaving a big hole in its bottom line.
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Photo Contest in Japan Rescinds Award for Stolen AI-Generated Pic

The submitter confessed that they didn't even "create" the work themselves but instead took a pre-generated image from a website.
Picture of a bride superimposed over signing of Japan's surrender declaration marking the end of World War II

The War of Brides and Babies: Behind Japan’s “Anti-Communist” Mixed-Race Baby Boom

How the Red Cross and other organizations used war brides and the adoption of mixed-race children to fight the Cold War.
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Navigating Life in Japan: The Hidden Mental Health Struggles of Foreign Residents

Navigating the unfamiliar landscape of Japan can take a toll on your mental health. Here's how to get help when you need it.