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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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Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend Revealed In Social Media Post
Dating is taboo for Japanese Idols, as it risks alienating fans and reducing their market appeal.
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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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Japanese Man Shares Life-Changing Lesson Of 'Dharma Yoga' Learned In India
The video has now gone viral and is receiving a lot of positive response from social media users.
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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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3 Gurugram Cops Suspended After Video Shows Them Taking 'Bribe' From Japanese Tourist
Social media users flagged the incident as a potential bribe, noting that no receipt was issued for the payment.
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Watch: Japanese Cameraperson Steals Spotlight As Two Women Dance To Popular Bollywood Song
Social media users praised the cameraman's energy, with many even claiming that he did better than the girls.
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Vladimir Putin Hails North Korean Troops As 'Heroic' In Letter to Kim
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed North Korean troops sent to fight in Ukraine as "heroic" in a letter to Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media reported Friday.
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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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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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From Ridicule To Fame: Japan's 'Longest Chin' YouTuber Spreads Self-Love
A Japanese man, Jonouchi, has turned his unusually long chin into a personal brand, gaining over 750,000 followers on social media and promoting self-love and confidence.
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Global Matcha 'Obsession' Drinks Japan Tea Farms Dry
At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom.
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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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Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend Revealed In Social Media Post
Dating is taboo for Japanese Idols, as it risks alienating fans and reducing their market appeal.
-
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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Japanese Man Shares Life-Changing Lesson Of 'Dharma Yoga' Learned In India
The video has now gone viral and is receiving a lot of positive response from social media users.
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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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3 Gurugram Cops Suspended After Video Shows Them Taking 'Bribe' From Japanese Tourist
Social media users flagged the incident as a potential bribe, noting that no receipt was issued for the payment.
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Watch: Japanese Cameraperson Steals Spotlight As Two Women Dance To Popular Bollywood Song
Social media users praised the cameraman's energy, with many even claiming that he did better than the girls.
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Vladimir Putin Hails North Korean Troops As 'Heroic' In Letter to Kim
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed North Korean troops sent to fight in Ukraine as "heroic" in a letter to Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media reported Friday.
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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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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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From Ridicule To Fame: Japan's 'Longest Chin' YouTuber Spreads Self-Love
A Japanese man, Jonouchi, has turned his unusually long chin into a personal brand, gaining over 750,000 followers on social media and promoting self-love and confidence.
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Global Matcha 'Obsession' Drinks Japan Tea Farms Dry
At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom.
