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[Insider] In Japan, When Does a Fight Become a Duel?
January 10, 2026
Insider
A Tokyo man is facing an additional five years in jail after prosecutors charged him under a 136-year-old law.
Osaka Ramen Shop Threatens to Ban Chinese Customers After Two-Tier Pricing Dispute
January 10, 2026
Travel
Social media users in Japan have accused the store of discrimination and of "embarrassing" Japan with its blatant double pricing.
How an AI Manga Became a Bestseller on Japan’s Largest e-Book Store
January 8, 2026
Entertainment
,
Technology
How did a fully AI-generated manga hit number one in Japan? And what does its success portend for the future of the industry?
Tokyo’s Plan to Charge for Garbage Service Has Some Residents Howling
January 7, 2026
Environment
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Living in Japan
Garbage fees have successfully reduced waste in West Tokyo. Here's why some residents are up in arms over the proposal.
Why Japan Hates the New “Bachelor Tax” Aimed at Reversing Population Decline
January 6, 2026
Living in Japan
,
Society
The new levy is intended to secure the country's future - but some are calling for the agency that instituted it to be dissolved.
[Insider] Princess in a Bikini: Japan Lashes Out at Grok, X’s Nonconsensual Lewds Bot
January 3, 2026
Insider
A new wave of deepfakes enabled by the social media network's Grok chatbot is angering Japanese cosplayers and artists.
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