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The question of how to respond to the Japanese police’s quasi-random on-the-street questioning is a complex one, but this isn’t the answer.
An unexpected encounter sends us on a journey to the other side of Japan, and into the past.
Our latest get-rich-quick-with-poop scheme goes head-to-head with other attempts to supernaturally game the system.
It sounds like the worst Pokémon ever, but it’s actually an important medical breakthrough that will benefit humans.
Yes, even in 2026 you can still get arrested if you don’t follow a law originally enacted to keep ex-samurai in line.
Tokyo’s record-breaking New Year’s Day fish market auction tuna arrives at one of Japan’s favorite casual sushi restaurant chains.
Two Sanrio stars slip on sumo loincloths to celebrate the first nig sumo tournament of the year.
It’s time, once again, to pull out every trick we can think of to try to boost our luck in Japan’s huge end of the year lottery.
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