SOCIAL MEDIA
“Untamed Kitty”: Misbehaving Hello Kitty Meme Spreads from China to Japan
A new meme in China featuring beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty has also caught fire - and sparked debate - in Japan.…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
FEATURED
Report: Tokyo University Program Used “Tiananmen Square” Keyword to Block Chinese Admissions
The student-led paper for Tokyo University says a graduate program used an HTML trick to prevent mainland Chinese students from applying.
TRAVEL
How Are Foreign Tourists Getting Japanese Driver’s Licenses?
Think you need a residence card to get a Japanese driver's license? Turns out you don't - you just need a piece…
LAW & CRIME
Shinjuku Restaurant Serves Kimchi – But Not to Korean or Chinese People
A restaurant in Tokyo's Shinjuku, near the heart of its Korea Town, proudly says it won't serve Korean or Chinese customers. Is…
POLITICS
Controversial Chinese Influencer Desecrates Controversial Japanese Shrine
Japanese police are after a notorious Chinese social media influencer who defaced Yasukuni Shrine to boost his own reputation.
LAW & CRIME
New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan
A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
How This Remote Village of Japanese Fishers Got Rich
Not all of Japan's wealthy residents live in cities. Learn how a small Hokkaido village of 2,700 found itself swell with cash.
TRAVEL
Tourism to Japan Soars, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
Japan is setting records for the number of tourists visiting - and it's doing this despite record low turnout from China.