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Rumors and disinformation sparked the Kanto Massacre in the wake of the Kanto Earthquake. Today, denialism continues to dishonor the victims.
Why are "tourist on the street" interviews so abundant on Japanese TV? One local columnist says it's because, for TV producers, they're cheap blank canvases.
Japan's fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.
A true tourist trap? Japanese customers who used Booking.com had their vacations ruined recently thanks to a hotel that someone made up.
Looking forward to celebrating Halloween in Shibuya this year? Well, don't be - the ward's mayor says you're not invited.
Do you always feel like someone's watching you? That may be true in Shibuya if one company's plan for 100 AI-powered cameras continues apace.