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Kyoto Prefectural Police and National Police Agency disagree on how to handle identities of remaining 25 people who lost their lives in arson attack.
Summer isn’t quite over yet, but the ice cream maker is looking ahead to two of Japan’s fall favorites.
We keep our eyes open just long enough to photograph the 50th-anniversary Sazae-san exhibition, The Real.
Dojinshi writer-turned-engineer-turned-mystery writer isn’t a fan of how anime sounds (or looks, for that matter).
Cats are apparently disappointed in us, and for some there’s a pretty understandable reason.
Boba fantasy land or boba fail? We find out if this bubble tea pop-up is really as bad as its reviews.
Women have some strong opinions on which of the many Japanese words for “I” a guy should use when talking about himself.
Professional e-sports player also skyrockets in popularity for boys, while girls’ career dreams remain steady.
Psychiatric and legal experts comment on the possibility of arsonist in attack that killed 35 being sentenced to die for his crimes.
Kyoto police update list of charges while suspect remains in hospital for burns suffered in attack on Fushimi anime studio.
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