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Title text for the documentary Snack Sakura.

Film Review: “Snack Sakura” Reflects Ambiguity of Japan’s Vintage Nightlife

In his new short documentary, "Snack Sakura," photographer Greg Girard embraces the retro charm and social ambiguity of Japan's ubiquitous snack bars.
Hanko seals

Hanko Seals Become Hot New Japan Tourist Souvenir

Hanko seals in Japan may one day go obsolete due to digitization. But thanks to tourists buying them as souvenirs, they're more popular than ever.
Quitting work as the Inaba cat looks on

90% of Japanese Pet Food Company’s New Employees Quit Within Weeks

In Japan, 30% of employees resign from their first jobs. But at Inaba Foods, they're setting new records for attrition. Why were conditions so bad there that 90% of new employees left within weeks?
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“Learn Japanese”: Tokyo Izakaya Closes After Owner’s Social Media Outburst

A restaurant in Tokyo had to close temporarily after its owner ranted on social media about a non-Japanese couple who came to the store.

Are You Holding Your Backpack on Japanese Trains Wrong?

Common wisdom holds that there's a polite way to hold your backpack on a crowded train in Japan. But is common wisdom wrong?
Japan Railways - customer harassment

Japan Railways Says It’s Cracking Down on “Customer Harassment”

In Japan, they say "the customer is god." Lately, more customers are angry, wrathful gods - and one Japanese company says it's had enough. Here's how Japan Railways plans to fight a rising tide of harassment by customers.