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Tag: warring states
Real-Life Love Live!: Japanese High School To Start Official School Idol Club
November 6, 2025
Entertainment
Nagano Nichidai High School even says it'll fast-track non-students for matriculation if they're accepted into the club.
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend’s Picture Caught in Cup’s Reflection
November 6, 2025
Entertainment
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.
Double-Edged Harmony: What “Hōrensō” Reveals About Japanese Work Culture
November 5, 2025
Business and Economy
Japan’s famous "hōrensō" work mantra promises harmony and trust. Its roots reveal a system that also silences and protects power.
Japan Will Make Some Foreign Residents Prepay Health Insurance Premiums
November 4, 2025
Living in Japan
The move is one of a number of increasing restrictions on Japan's foreign population amidst an increase in right-wing nationalism.
Maid Cafes vs. Con Cafes vs. Girls’ Bars: What They Are (and Whether You Can Go)
November 3, 2025
Travel
There are more kawaii cafes and bars in Japan than you can shake a stick at. Here's a guide to what each one offers.
Japan’s Kamakura Tries Crowdfunding to Fight Overtourism. It Isn’t Going Well
November 2, 2025
Travel
The city, which hosts a famous anime pilgrimage site, is way behind in its campaign to combat street congestion and littering.
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