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assisted suicide
On 16 May Kumiko Osawa was found guilty by Sapporo District Court after pleading guilty to the assisted suicide of her 70-year-old mother. According to the prosecution, Osawa had agreed to kill her mother after the two nearly ran out of money. In addition, about one year prior to this they had refused to accept government assistance as a matter of pride.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
What can 3,000 yen get you at a Japanese hamburger chain? We find out
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineStarbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelinesJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet rangePossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
What can 3,000 yen get you at a Japanese hamburger chain? We find out
In Japan, nothing says “Merry Christmas, Baby” like greasy convenience store chicken
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
Chikan molester runs away from Japanese schoolgirls at train station in Japan【Video】
Shibuya’s Hachiko statue will be covered up for New Year’s Eve, pedestrian barricades installed
Plushie cat testicle pouches prove Japanese designers can make anything look cute【Photos】