BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Shopping Giant Mercari Eyes the Global Market With New App
Japan's most popular online marketplace is only available in a handful of other countries. That's all about to change.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japanese Online Marketplace Bans Fetal Ultrasounds To Stop Alleged Scams
A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.
INSIDER
[Insider] Taking Toys From Kids: The McDonald’s Japan Pokémon Fiasco
Should McDonald's Japan restrict who can buy a Happy Set? Or should retailers abandon the "limited-edition" gimmick altogether?
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Resellers Are Turning Old Nintendo Employee Manuals Into Yen
You can make a profit selling anything on the Internet, it seems. In the latest trend, some resellers on Japanese sites like…
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…