Tag: koseki

Japan’s Proposed New Bicycling Fines Anger Riders

Japan will institute tough new bicycling fines next year. But some cyclists say the country should concentrate on infrastructure instead.

“Uncle Tohru”: 58-Year-Old Japanese Salaryman Dances Into Online Fame

By day, he's a management consultant. The world knows him better as "Uncle Tohru" - and they've made him an online dance star.

Student Rescued From Mt. Fuji Goes Back for Smartphone, Needs Second Rescue

The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.

Otaku Apocalypse: Good Smile Restricts US Purchases Amidst Trump Tariff Chaos

The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.

Osaka Expo Explains Why Security Guard Made Groveling Bow to Attendee

Why did a security guard do a deeply humiliating bow to an Osaka Expo attendee? Officials say it was because the guard feared for his safety.

Hello, Death: Tokyo Event Gives Attendees a Chance to Die, Frankly Discuss The End

A unique event held yearly in Tokyo gives participants a chance to talk about death openly - and even see what it's like to die.

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