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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.
In 1952, a Japanese high schooler bravely revealed the political corruption underway in her home village. Her entire family was Ostracized.
Hilton Japan ran an ad that seemed to mock the rules at traditional Japanese ryokan - and pulled it a week later amidst an uproar.
Japan is setting records for the number of tourists visiting - and it's doing this despite record low turnout from China.
A set of stinky muffins that smelled like a classic (and stinky) Japanese food caused an online stir - and even elicited death threats.
Japanese news is rife with stories of host clubs that take advantage of their female customers. Now, lawmakers are getting involved.

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