FOOD
New Furikake Debate: Is Bringing Your Own Rice Topping to School “Rude”?
One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan…
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FOOD
TRAVEL
The Most Popular Castles in Japan Among Tourists
Which castles in Japan have the most fans among incoming tourists? One company ran the numbers to find out.
FOOD
New Japan Food Terrorism: Domino’s Prank Leads to Store Shutdown
Domino's Japan is making headlines, and it's not for cheap eats: A new food terrorism assault led the chain to close one…
ENTERTAINMENT
Sano Nami: Fans Worldwide Mourn Manga Author
Colleagues and fans around the world took to social media to express their appreciation for Sano Nami after she lost her battle…
NEWS
207 Hours Overtime: Japanese Man in Kobe Worked to Death
A medical resident worked 207 hours of overtime in a month. His case highlights Japan's continuing problem with karoshi - death by…
LGBTQ
This Shinto Shrine in Hyogo, Japan Openly Welcomes LGBTQ Couples
Japan's Central Shrine Administration has taken an aggressively anti-LGBTQ stance. But some Shinto shrines are bucking the prejudice.
NEWS
School Segregates Black Japanese Student at Graduation Over Hair
A Black Japanese student said he just wanted to honor his roots with his hairstyle. He ended up not participating in his…
CULTURE
Scam Website Steals Japanese Cosplayer’s Labor of Love
A cosplayer in Japan drew sympathy - and outrage - when their work was stolen by a Japanese "flea market" app that…