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What Is Konbini Tourism? How It's Related To The Global Rise Of Grocery-Store Tourism
The popularity of grocery-store tourism shows that the most ordinary settings can offer some of the most revealing insights into a destination.
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Chinese Boy Upsets Japanese Couple By Squeezing Into Their Seats To View Mount Fuji
The entire incident went viral on social media and became a topic of discussion in Japan.
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Pumps, Demure Makeup: Japan Municipality Slammed Over Dating Tips For Women
A Japanese municipality was forced to withdraw tips urging women to wear shoes that make them appear "delicate" or choose makeup that looks "demure" in order to secure a partner, after facing accusations of sexism.
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Chinese Tourists Kicked Out Of Popular Japanese Restaurant Over "Inappropriate" Clothing
The incident sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many Japanese citizens expressing solidarity with the tourists.
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Japan Tells OpenAI to Stop Using Mario, Pikachu, and Anime Characters in Sora 2 Videos: Report
Japan has reportedly asked OpenAI to halt copyright infringement linked to its Sora 2 video model, which can recreate famous anime and game characters like Pikachu and Goku. The government’s formal request highlights rising concerns over AI-generated media using Japanese IP without consent. OpenAI recently switched Sora to an opt-in policy for ri...
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China Criticises Toys Depicting Japan's Infamous Unit 731 As Distortion Of History
China urged the e-commerce platforms and regulators to "strengthen content vetting and jointly safeguard the solemnity of history".
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Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami Quits Over Japan Drugs Probe
One of Japan's best-known business people has resigned as CEO of beverage giant Suntory after police raided his house in an illegal drugs probe, the company and media reports said Tuesday.
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Who Are The North Korean Officials Accompanying Kim Jong Un To China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into China on his special armoured train early on Tuesday to attend a celebration of the formal surrender of Japan in World War Two, state media said.
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Russian, Chinese Submarines Conduct 1st-Ever Joint Patrol In Pacific Region
The Russian and Chinese navies have carried out their first-ever joint patrol in the Pacific region, according to a media report on Wednesday.
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Forza Horizon 6 Could Feature Japan as Its Setting, New Leak Suggests
A new leak has pointed to the possible setting of the next Forza Horizon game. According to a now deleted post on social media, the Forza Horizon team was scanning Kei cars for the next entry in the franchise, which suggests Forza Horizon 6 could head to Japan.
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UK F-35B Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing In Japan, Delays Some Flights
A UK Royal Air Force F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Japan's Kagoshima airport after experiencing a mechanical problem mid-air, local media reported.
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From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
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Oprah Winfrey Faces Backlash Over Claims Of Not Opening Private Road For Tsunami Evacuation
Oprah Winfrey is facing backlash on social media over claims that she did not open her private road connecting Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, to help people evacuate to higher ground after the tsunami warning.
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Japan's Far Right Sanseito Party Makes Big Gains In Upper House Election
Japan's far-right populist Sanseito party was one of the biggest winners in the weekend's upper house election, attracting many voters with its "Japanese First" platform.
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Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba May Quit After Poll Debacle: Report
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to soon announce his resignation, local media said Wednesday, after an election debacle left his coalition without a majority in parliament's upper house.
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What Is Konbini Tourism? How It's Related To The Global Rise Of Grocery-Store Tourism
The popularity of grocery-store tourism shows that the most ordinary settings can offer some of the most revealing insights into a destination.
-
Chinese Boy Upsets Japanese Couple By Squeezing Into Their Seats To View Mount Fuji
The entire incident went viral on social media and became a topic of discussion in Japan.
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Pumps, Demure Makeup: Japan Municipality Slammed Over Dating Tips For Women
A Japanese municipality was forced to withdraw tips urging women to wear shoes that make them appear "delicate" or choose makeup that looks "demure" in order to secure a partner, after facing accusations of sexism.
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Chinese Tourists Kicked Out Of Popular Japanese Restaurant Over "Inappropriate" Clothing
The incident sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many Japanese citizens expressing solidarity with the tourists.
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Japan Tells OpenAI to Stop Using Mario, Pikachu, and Anime Characters in Sora 2 Videos: Report
Japan has reportedly asked OpenAI to halt copyright infringement linked to its Sora 2 video model, which can recreate famous anime and game characters like Pikachu and Goku. The government’s formal request highlights rising concerns over AI-generated media using Japanese IP without consent. OpenAI recently switched Sora to an opt-in policy for ri...
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China Criticises Toys Depicting Japan's Infamous Unit 731 As Distortion Of History
China urged the e-commerce platforms and regulators to "strengthen content vetting and jointly safeguard the solemnity of history".
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Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami Quits Over Japan Drugs Probe
One of Japan's best-known business people has resigned as CEO of beverage giant Suntory after police raided his house in an illegal drugs probe, the company and media reports said Tuesday.
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Who Are The North Korean Officials Accompanying Kim Jong Un To China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into China on his special armoured train early on Tuesday to attend a celebration of the formal surrender of Japan in World War Two, state media said.
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Russian, Chinese Submarines Conduct 1st-Ever Joint Patrol In Pacific Region
The Russian and Chinese navies have carried out their first-ever joint patrol in the Pacific region, according to a media report on Wednesday.
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Forza Horizon 6 Could Feature Japan as Its Setting, New Leak Suggests
A new leak has pointed to the possible setting of the next Forza Horizon game. According to a now deleted post on social media, the Forza Horizon team was scanning Kei cars for the next entry in the franchise, which suggests Forza Horizon 6 could head to Japan.
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UK F-35B Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing In Japan, Delays Some Flights
A UK Royal Air Force F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Japan's Kagoshima airport after experiencing a mechanical problem mid-air, local media reported.
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From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
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Oprah Winfrey Faces Backlash Over Claims Of Not Opening Private Road For Tsunami Evacuation
Oprah Winfrey is facing backlash on social media over claims that she did not open her private road connecting Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, to help people evacuate to higher ground after the tsunami warning.
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Japan's Far Right Sanseito Party Makes Big Gains In Upper House Election
Japan's far-right populist Sanseito party was one of the biggest winners in the weekend's upper house election, attracting many voters with its "Japanese First" platform.
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Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba May Quit After Poll Debacle: Report
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to soon announce his resignation, local media said Wednesday, after an election debacle left his coalition without a majority in parliament's upper house.
