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Hakone’s Curry Bread and Footbath Combo is Selling Like Hotcakes
A unique combination of mouth-watering Japanese bread and natural foot massage is packing them in at a bakery in the popular tourist…
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No, The City of Iga Does Not Have a Ninja Shortage
How an NPR Fake News story forced one Japanese city to clarify its ninja hiring policy.
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Nara Dreamland: How It Became a Nightmare
It was meant to be a paradise. But it ended up a nightmare instead. The story of how Nara Dreamland came to…
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The Yakuza, Japan’s Gangsters, Eager for New Gambling Regulations
A pachinko parlor, currently the only form of legalized casino-style gambling in Japan.
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Tokyo Tower’s Aquarium is in Trouble
Japan loves the ocean (it's surrounded by it, so it's almost a survival instinct), and a favorite Japanese pastime is going to…