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The 10 Hardest “Kira Kira” Japanese Names to Pronounce

Some Japanese parents love having fun with kanji (much to their kids' eventual regret). Can you pronounce these 10 "kira-kira" names?

Controversy at Ghibli Park after Guests Post Inappropriate Pictures

Controversy has erupted in online Japanese spaces over photographs of visitors to the newly-opened Ghibli Park simulating assault on underage film characters.

Gay Politician Confronts Japan’s PM Over Same Sex Marriage

A gay member of Japan's political opposition had a powerful moment when he called out PM Kishida's refusal to act on same-sex marriage.

Why Japan is Losing Its Sea Otters

Japan's aquariums used to host a total of 122 sea otters. Here's why they're now in danger of disappearing completely.

Cricket Croquettes? Japanese High School’s New Lunch Protein Goes Viral

A Japanese school's decision to experiment with a new protein source is going viral and has some parents chirping madly.

As Gender Equality Advances in Japan, “Miss Contests” Fade

Okinawa is retiring its "Miss Contest" - but it's not the only prefecture revisiting the beauty pageant concept.