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On May 28 at a McDonald’s restaurant in China, six members of an alleged religious cult attacked and beat to death a 37-year-old woman after she refused to give them her phone number. The incident was caught on security cameras and filmed by fellow diners as they fled, but no one attempted to intervene.
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Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
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Our reporter wears the Boku Sera schoolgirl outfit, visits Harajuku, takes purikura
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Sailor Moon fails to take the top spot in Japan’s giant Sailor Moon anime popularity poll
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Pokémon Center superstores won’t sell new Pokémon cards in-store, but will it stop scalpers?
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Our reporter wears the Boku Sera schoolgirl outfit, visits Harajuku, takes purikura
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Sailor Moon fails to take the top spot in Japan’s giant Sailor Moon anime popularity poll
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with ironic meanings【Weird Top Five】
Vacation with Oshawott in this Pokémon collaboration hotel room in Mie Prefecture
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
How to use leftover Japanese curry: We test out a recipe for curry bread quiche【SoraKitchen】
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】