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New “Flat Sleeper” Bus Will Let Japan Fans See Idols While Skipping Hotels
A new "full flat sleeper" design debuting in March will attempt to make using a night bus for concerts a less tiring…
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Dead Nakai Theory: Some Nakai Masahiro Fans Use Conspiracy to Cope
Some diehard fans say there's a reason ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro is behaving badly: because the actual Nakai is dead.
ENTERTAINMENT
NHK’s Kohaku Switches Hoshino Gen Song Tied to Director Accused of Sexual Assault
NHk and Hoshino Gen have announced the singer will switch the song he planned to sing at Kohaku due to its association…
CULTURE
Nara Governor Defends Free K-Pop Concert for “Poor” Japanese Youth
A free K-Pop concert planned for next year in Nara Park is drawing a ton of controversy for its short duration and…
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…
ENTERTAINMENT
Oshi no Ko Dominates Internet Buzzwords for 2023
A popular manga and anime continued to draw headlines in 2023, this time earning the distinction of the year's top online buzzword.
CULTURE
Japan’s Hot New Buzzwords of 2023: Sportsmanship, Nude Jokes, And Sugar Babies
2023's trendy Japan words include a new type of girl group, a guy who's definitely wearing pants, and Japan's most popular baseball…
CULTURE
New Auction Shows Freddie Mercury’s Love for Japan
Freddie Mercury loved Japan - and a new auction from Sotheby's gives you a chance to own some of his art and…