SOCIETY
Akita Governor Says He’d Threaten to Send Bears to People’s Homes
The governor of Akita Prefecture has some choice words for people who object to Akita City's decision to exterminate a bear that…
controversy
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SOCIETY
SOCIAL MEDIA
Japan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” Ad
Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. We've rounded up some of the most pained…
TRAVEL
Why Visitors Aren’t Flocking to the Osaka 2025 Expo
Costs for Osaka Expo 2025 keep rising - but the ticket sales needed to cover them aren't happening. Will taxpayers be stuck…
SOCIETY
New Superfast Shinkansen Line in Japan Delayed, Possibly Until 2034
It promises to be a true bullet train, traversing seven prefectures in 40 minutes. But will the new Shinkansen ever see the…
LGBTQ
Japanese Publisher Kadokawa Cancels Release Of Anti-Trans US Book
A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan's shores - until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.
NEWS
Japanese Barbie Film Account Apologizes For “Barbenheimer” Meme
Around the world, the Barbenheimer meme has helped launch two Hollywood films into the stratosphere. In Japan, the meme isn't going over…
SOCIETY
Activists: Shinto Shrine’s Horse Jumping Festival is Animal Abuse
Tado Shrine in Mie Prefecture says it's preserving tradition with ageuma, its horse jumping festival. But activists call it cruel.
FOOD
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.