Tag: technology

Japan will soon only have a single Cold Stone anywhere in the country. Some are blaming the staff's habit of breaking out into song.
A case in Saga Prefecture tells of a bold new example of "yami-baito" targeting Japan's infamous (and dwindling) crime families.
Fans and even politicians are angry at a record company's plans to include unreleased nudes of enka singer Yashiro Aki in its CD release.
The iconic spot, struggling with overtourism, asked reporters and media to keep their cameras away this year.
Will Japan hand out free money again to offset the effect of Trump's tariffs? Here's why many aren't keen on the idea.
Long entrance lines, an eight-hour wait for sushi, and other planning catastrophes further marred an event that came pre-marred.

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