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Does Tokyo Medical Clinic Form Discriminate Against Chinese People?

A Chinese family says a medical clinic in Tokyo engaged in anti-Chinese discrimination when it handed them a survey that asked if they planned to cause a ruckus or resell the drugs they were given. The clinic insists the survey isn't discriminatory.

Mister Donut Apologizes for Diglett “Variations” That Everyone Loves

The Diglett donuts from Mister Donut have taken Japan social media by storm, as users revel in the amusing individual variations from donut to donut. So everyone was shocked when the company apologized this week, saying the variations "weren't intentional" and it "feels bad" about the lack of uniformity.

Most Japanese Say “Meh” to Nengajo New Year’s Cards

Sending postcards as the first greeting for the New Year is a tradition dating way back in Japan. However, surveys show more people than ever are quitting the practice, opting to send e-greetings via LINE or e-mail instead.

Marijuana Somehow Becomes Even More Illegal in Japan

If you've never smoked marijuana in Japan...well, don't start now. While possession and sale of the devil's lettuce has been illegal in Japan for decades, usage has not. Learn more about why that's suddenly changed.

Japan’s Christmas Cakes Are Getting So Expensive That Some Bakers Wanna Quit

The price of everything in Japan is going up lately. Christmas cakes, a holiday staple since Japan's Taisho era, are no exception. Profit margins are so tight this year some bakers say they might stop making them altogether.

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 huge cost to the taxpayer. New comments this week from Nara's governor intended to quell the controversy only seemed to add fuel to the fire.

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