Akita Prefecture

Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs

Governor doesn’t specify whether his desired bear-fighting drones would drop anvils or some other, less cartoony payload.

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New Akita Inu and Hachiko marshmallows are the best and squishiest souvenirs from Japan

Shibuya is going to the dogs in the cutest way possible–and you can now take them home to share with family and friends.

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Government bear attack warning poster in Japan may be too cute for its own good

Governor promises “devil” bears in redesign.

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Instant Japanese dessert soup with an Akita twist instantly changes our image of great shiruko

It turns out plain old mochi isn’t the only pairing for shiruko.

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Orders of regional Japanese fish dish jakoten explode after politician insults them

Karma is particularly strong when it comes to Japanese cuisine, apparently.

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Bear bounty introduced by Japanese governor, pays 5,000 yen per bear to hunters

Incentive follows record number of bear attacks in northeastern prefecture.

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Does Reiwa Beer capture all the fun and excitement of entering a new era?

Mr. Sato finds that it indeed does, under the right circumstances.

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